Indonesia in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
31%
19%
4%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
31%
20%
7%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Heavy rain
29% of time
28%
27%
16%
Weather at 3am
81°F
42%
30%
21%
8%
Where to go in Indonesia in may?
Where to go in Indonesia in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Bali (Denpasar, Ubud, Amed...) | 85°F to 86°F | 7 à 13 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather* |
| Borneo (Kalimantan) (Pontianak (Borneo), Samarinda, Palangkaraya...) | 88°F to 94°F | 11 à 22 days | 86°F to 88°F | tolerable weather* |
| Indonesian Papua (Jayapura, Raja Ampat Islands, Merauke...) | 67°F to 88°F | 11 à 29 days | 86°F | bad weather* |
| Java (Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya...) | 81°F to 92°F | 7 à 23 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather* |
| Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumba (Waingapu), Flores, Komodo island...) | 85°F to 86°F | 4 à 12 days | 85°F | good weather* |
| Lombok (Mataram, Gili Air, Selong Blanak...) | 85°F to 86°F | 9 à 11 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather |
| Maluku Islands (Ambon, Banda Islands, Ternate...) | 85°F to 88°F | 6 à 22 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sulawesi (Makassar, Manado, Kendari...) | 81°F to 90°F | 10 à 27 days | 85°F to 88°F | bad weather* |
| Sumatra (Medan, Palembang, Padang City...) | 81°F to 94°F | 10 à 27 days | 86°F to 88°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sumbawa (Sumbawa Besar, Bima, Taliwang...) | 85°F to 88°F | 5 à 12 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather |
| West Timor (Kupang, Atambua, Kefamenanu...) | 83°F to 86°F | 4 à 9 days | 85°F | perfect weather* |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
All cities in Indonesia in may
| Java (Jakarta) in may | tolerable weather |
| Bali in may | good weather |
| Lombok in may | good weather |
| Sulawesi (Makassar) in may | good weather |
| Sumatra (Medan) in may | tolerable weather |
| Flores in may | good weather |
| Kalimantan (Borneo) in may | tolerable weather |
| Komodo island in may | good weather |
| Moluques in may | bad weather |
| Indonesian Papua in may | bad weather |
| Sumba (Waingapu) in may | good weather |
| Sumbawa in may | good weather |
| Timor in may | perfect weather |
| Rote Island in may | perfect 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.