ClimateForecastMayJune >>

Samarinda weather in May (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)

Is May a good time to explore Samarinda weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Samarinda usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 32°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 24°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Samarinda in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 266 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Samarinda. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Samarinda climate page with graphs.

 

Samarinda, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 266 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Indonesia in May

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Samarinda.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Indonesia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Indonesia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.