Weather in Indonesia in May
May in Indonesia is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
A country pin in May is a warning: one region of Indonesia will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. May is the peak of the warm side of the year in Indonesia. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 28°C
25–32°C
- Rainfall
- 123 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Indonesia. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember May for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for May in Indonesia is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
May is a wetter month in Indonesia. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Indonesia
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Indonesia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Indonesia
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FAQs about Indonesia
Climate averages for Indonesia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Indonesia is between June and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
October is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 238 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
