Weather in Indonesia in may 2025

In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Indonesia. These datas are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.

Average weather in may in Java (Jakarta)

tolerable weather UV index: 7

Weather at 6am
83°F

Partly Cloudy

31%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Heavy rain

4%

Weather at 12pm
90°F

Partly Cloudy

31%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Heavy rain

7%

Weather at 6pm
83°F

Moderate rain at times

28%

Clear/Sunny

27%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Weather at 3am
81°F

Clear/Sunny

42%

Partly Cloudy

30%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Heavy rain

8%

More information about the weather in Java (Jakarta) in may



Where to go in Indonesia in may?

Where to go in Indonesia in may: destination map

Indonesia: weather map in may in different regions
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Where to go in each region in may?

Bali
(Denpasar, Ubud, Amed...)
85°F to 86°F7 à 13 days85°F to 86°F
good weather*
Borneo (Kalimantan)
(Pontianak (Borneo), Samarinda, Palangkaraya...)
88°F to 94°F11 à 22 days86°F to 88°F
tolerable weather*
Indonesian Papua
(Jayapura, Raja Ampat Islands, Merauke...)
67°F to 88°F11 à 29 days86°F
bad weather*
Java
(Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya...)
81°F to 92°F7 à 23 days85°F to 86°F
good weather*
Lesser Sunda Islands
(Sumba (Waingapu), Flores, Komodo island...)
85°F to 86°F4 à 12 days85°F
good weather*
Lombok
(Mataram, Gili Air, Selong Blanak...)
85°F to 86°F9 à 11 days85°F to 86°F
good weather
Maluku Islands
(Ambon, Banda Islands, Ternate...)
85°F to 88°F6 à 22 days85°F to 86°F
tolerable weather*
Sulawesi
(Makassar, Manado, Kendari...)
81°F to 90°F10 à 27 days85°F to 88°F
bad weather*
Sumatra
(Medan, Palembang, Padang City...)
81°F to 94°F10 à 27 days86°F to 88°F
tolerable weather*
Sumbawa
(Sumbawa Besar, Bima, Taliwang...)
85°F to 88°F5 à 12 days85°F to 86°F
good weather
West Timor
(Kupang, Atambua, Kefamenanu...)
83°F to 86°F4 à 9 days85°F
perfect weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Indonesia in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Indonesia in may ranges from good to bad depending on the region and city.

You are lucky: It is not ideal 100%, but the weather in Indonesia in may is, on average, pretty good in Komodo island. I allows to appreciate vacation in this city. And even why not take a little time to take a nap at the pool under the sun!

If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Semarang, Sumatra (Medan), Padang City, Yogyakarta, Karimun Java, Batam, Raja Ampat Islands, Gili Islands, Surabaya, Surakarta and Bali have a ok but correct weather for this kind of activity in may. Eventually, avoid going in the cities of Malang, Borneo (Pontianak), Bandung, lake Toba, Lombok, Manado, Java (Jakarta) and Makassar in may because the climate is rather bad.


Climate in Indonesia in may

Climate in Java (Jakarta) in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Java (Jakarta) is 86°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very hot around this city in the month of may. With 8.6in over 14 days, rainfall can happen during your vacations. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in that area.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Sea temperature 86°F
Rainfall 8.6in
Number of days with rainfall 14 day(s)
(46%)
Humidity 78%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 29%
Length of day 11:50
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Java (Jakarta) in may

Climate in Bali in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Bali is 85°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very warm here in the month of may. With 4.6in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city in Indonesia.

May
Average temperature 85°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 4.6in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(28%)
Humidity 82%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 37%
Length of day 11:43
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Bali in may

Climate in Lombok in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Lombok is 83°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is burning in this city in this month. With 6.7in over 11 days, rainfall can happen throughout your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad weather, may is not recommended month to go in this city in Indonesia.

May
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 81°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 6.7in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(34%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 29%
Length of day 11:44
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Lombok in may

Climate in Sulawesi (Makassar) in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Sulawesi (Makassar) is 86°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is burning in that locality in the month of may. With 6.5in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Rainfall 6.5in
Number of days with rainfall 10 day(s)
(32%)
Humidity 80%
Daily sunshine hours 9
Cloud cover 31%
Length of day 11:53
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Sulawesi (Makassar) in may

Climate in Sumatra (Medan) in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Sumatra (Medan) is 86°F (maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very warm around this city in may. With 8.7in over 16 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this city in Indonesia.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 94°F
Lowest temperature 79°F
Sea temperature 87°F
Rainfall 8.7in
Number of days with rainfall 16 day(s)
(50%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 36%
Length of day 12:17
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Sumatra (Medan) in may


All cities in Indonesia in may

Java (Jakarta) in maytolerable weather
Bali in maygood weather
Lombok in maygood weather
Sulawesi (Makassar) in maygood weather
Sumatra (Medan) in maytolerable weather
Flores in maygood weather
Kalimantan (Borneo) in maytolerable weather
Komodo island in maygood weather
Moluques in maybad weather
Indonesian Papua in maybad weather
Sumba (Waingapu) in maygood weather
Sumbawa in maygood weather
Timor in mayperfect weather
Rote Island in mayperfect weather


Weather data for Indonesia in may:

Weather data for Indonesia in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Indonesia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Indonesia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Indonesia.


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