West Sumatra Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Sumatra, Indonesia in May.

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Are you planning a trip a to West Sumatra, Indonesia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Sumatra in May

West Sumatra, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in West Sumatra generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Bukittinggi.

For specific regional insights in West Sumatra, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 161 mm (6.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 312 mm (12 in).

Explore West Sumatra by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Sumatra — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bukittinggi)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Sumatra in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Sumatra.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Sumatra

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in West Sumatra, Indonesia?

Temperature range in West Sumatra (May)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (May)

Bukittinggi

In May Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
378 mm (15 in)
286 mm (11 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In May Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
401 mm (16 in)
312 mm (12 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In May Kotabaru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
377 mm (15 in)
281 mm (11 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

In May Sawahlunto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
235 mm (9.3 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In May Batusangkar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Batusangkar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Sumatra, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Sumatra in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Matur 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 312 mm (12 in)
Kotabaru 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Sawahlunto 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Batusangkar 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Padang Panjang 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 287 mm (11 in)

West Sumatra weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Sumatra, Indonesia in May?

Expect poor weather across West Sumatra, Indonesia in May. The popular destination of Bukittinggi averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in West Sumatra, Indonesia in May?

Average temperatures in West Sumatra, Indonesia during May range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Bukittinggi.

Does West Sumatra, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bukittinggi records an average of 286 mm (11 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit West Sumatra, Indonesia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to West Sumatra, Indonesia with often poor weather in Bukittinggi.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Sumatra.

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