Weather in May in West Kalimantan
Planning a getaway to West Kalimantan this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Kalimantan in May?
West Kalimantan is a region in Indonesia. May in West Kalimantan generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Ketapang to 33°C in Pontianak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Pontianak and 26°C in Ketapang. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ketapang with an average of 194 mm to heavy rainfall in Pontianak with 275 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Pontianak enjoys close to 192 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in West Kalimantan for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Kalimantan climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in West Kalimantan?
Pontianak
In May Pontianak generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Singkawang
In May Singkawang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ketapang
In May Ketapang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit West Kalimantan?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit West Kalimantan due to the typically poor weather in Pontianak.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Pontianak. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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