Weather in May in West Sumatra
Planning a getaway to West Sumatra 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 Sumatra in May?
West Sumatra 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 and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Bukittinggi.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 161 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 312 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in West Sumatra, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Sumatra's yearly weather, check out our West Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in West Sumatra?
Bukittinggi
In May Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matur
In May Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kotabaru
In May Kotabaru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sawahlunto
In May Sawahlunto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit West Sumatra?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to West Sumatra 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.
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