When to go · Brunei
Brunei in May
Great month. Good weather; Hari Raya Haji (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Low
- Brunei
- Prices
- Low
- Brunei
Verdict
Good weather; Hari Raya Haji (check).
Is another month better than May?
No other month rates higher than May for Brunei in this guide.
Weather in May
- Coast and capital · Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seriabest weather
Hot and humid all year (around 32 °C (90 °F)); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.Hot and humid all year (around 90 °F (32 °C)); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.
- Temburong rainforest · Ulu Temburong, Bangarbest weather
River levels decide longboat trips; very wet in the north-east monsoon.
- Bandar Seri Begawan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
- Bangar33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 3 rain days
- Kuala Belait33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 5 rain days
- Muara32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
- Tutong33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 4 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
31 May
Public holiday.
Hari Raya Haji and Islamic New Year
Moves yearly (check)
Public holidays.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Brunei
- Low
- Prices · Brunei
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Brunei, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Apr: Great
Crowds
May: Low
Apr: Low
Prices
May: Low
Apr: Low
Festivals listed
May: 2
Apr: 0
May: Good weather; Hari Raya Haji (check).
April: Drier; good for Temburong.
Brunei: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Coast and capital
Best weather of the year (Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seria)
Temburong rainforest
Best weather of the year (Ulu Temburong, Bangar)
Hot; occasional storms.
Best months: Feb–Sep
Best months: Feb–Oct
Best months: Feb–Sep (drier stretch)
Best months: Feb–Sep