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Indonesia in May

Great month. Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.

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GreatVoykit month rating for Indonesia

Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Indonesia in this guide.

Weather in May

  • Bali, Lombok and Nusa Tenggara · Bali, Gili islands, Flores, Komodobest weather

    Dry season Apr–Oct; rainy season Nov–Mar brings afternoon downpours, rough seas to the Gilis and Komodo, and floods in south Bali.

  • Java · Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Ijenbest weather

    Same rhythm as Bali; Jakarta floods in Jan–Feb; Bromo and Ijen nights near 5 °C (41 °F).

  • Sumatra · Medan, Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang, Padangfine

    Wet most of the year, driest Jun–Aug in the north; haze from fires possible Aug–Oct.

  • Sulawesi and Maluku · Toraja, Bunaken, Raja Ampat (Papua)best weather

    Patterns vary by island; Raja Ampat is best Oct–Apr, when the Bali side is wet.

  • Banyumas: Lowlands (Purwokerto, Cilacap) · Banyumas basin and coasthot

    Rainy season November–March; dry season April–October. Temperatures 25–33 °C (77–91 °F) year-round.

  • Banyumas: Dieng Plateau · 2,000 m elevationcool

    Cool year-round; rainy season same as lowlands. Morning fog common.

  • Bogor Raya: Bogor / Puncak / Cianjur / Sukabumi · Mountain slopes and lowlandsbest weather

    Rainy season October–March; dry season April–September. Bogor is one of the wettest cities in Java — afternoon showers are common even in the dry season. Puncak and higher areas are cooler (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)).

  • Java: Jakarta / West Java · northwest coast and highlandsfine

    Rain peaks December–March; Bandung sits higher and runs several degrees cooler than the coast.

  • Java: Central / East Java · Yogyakarta, Surabaya, volcanoesfine

    Dry season roughly May–September; volcano viewpoints are cold at 2,000 m+ before dawn — bring a jacket.

  • Kalimantan: Kalimantan lowlands · Coastal and river cities (Pontianak, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Samarinda)rainy

    Equatorial: 23–31 °C (73–88 °F) year-round, rain in any month. A lighter wet spell runs roughly March–May and a heavier one November–January; totals are lower than most of Indonesia.

  • Equatorial: 24–32 °C (75–90 °F) year-round, rain in any month. Drier stretches roughly April–May and August–October; seas can be rough Dec–Feb.

  • Nusa Tenggara: Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba · Most of the regionbest weather

    Dry season roughly April–October; the east (Flores, Sumba, Timor) is drier than Lombok year-round. Nov–Mar brings rain and rougher seas.

  • Nusa Tenggara: West Timor and Alor · Far eastbest weather

    Longer dry window; still expect afternoon showers in the wet months.

  • Equatorial: rain year-round, heaviest Dec–Mar. Temperatures sit around 26–32 °C (79–90 °F) with high humidity.

  • Cooler days and cold nights; June–Aug is the drier window and the usual trekking season. Rain can strand flights any month.

  • Papua: Raja Ampat · Bird's Head islandsfine

    Drier and calmer Oct–Apr; the parent country page lists Raja Ampat's best window as Oct–Apr.

  • Southern Mountains: Southern Mountains · East Java coastal‑mountain areadry

    May–September are the driest months, best for hiking and beach visits.

  • Sulawesi: Makassar and the south · South Sulawesi coastfine

    Rain peaks December–March; the driest stretch is roughly July–September.

  • Sulawesi: Manado and the north · North Sulawesifine

    Rain is heaviest November–March; diving runs year-round, with the calmest seas around July–September.

  • Sulawesi: Tana Toraja · Central Sulawesi highlandsfine

    Cooler than the coast at 700–1,000 m; afternoon rain is common in the wet season.

  • Equatorial: rain in any month, heaviest Nov–Apr on the west-facing coast. Toba sits at 900 m and is cooler than Medan.

  • Sumatra: West coast and Mentawai · Padang, Mentawai, Niasfine

    Surf season is roughly Apr–Oct, when the swell is most consistent; rain is possible year-round.

  • Sumatra: South (Palembang, Lampung) · South and southeastfine

    Haze from land-clearing fires can hit Aug–Oct; check air quality before flying.

  • Surakarta: Surakarta area · Central Javadry

    May–September are the driest months; temperatures 24–32 °C (75–90 °F).

  • Yogyakarta Special Region: Yogyakarta · Central Javabest weather

    Dry season Apr–Oct; rain peaks Nov–Mar, may affect temple access.

  • Ubud30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ambarawa30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ambon29.8 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days
  • Amed31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Amlapura33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ampana31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Amuntai32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Anyer32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Apo Kayan31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Asmat31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Atambua31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bajawa25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Balikpapan31.1 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Banda Aceh32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Banda Api32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Banda Besar32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Banda Neira30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bandar Lampung32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bangsal33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Banjar33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Banjarbaru33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Banjarmasin33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Banjarnegara30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Banten, town33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Banyuwangi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Barabai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Batam Centre33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Batang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Batu Karas32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Batu Licin32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Batu25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Batujaya32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Batusangkar33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bau-Bau31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bawean32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bekasi32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Belitung31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bengkulu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Berastagi28.6 °C (83 °F) / 18.4 °C (65 °F), 15 rain days
  • Biak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bima32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Binjai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bintan Resorts32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bitung32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Blitar31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Blora33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bogor30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bojonegoro32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bondowoso33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bontang31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Boyolali30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Brebes33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Budakeling33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bukittinggi26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bungus Bay33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Buru Island30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Candidasa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Canggu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Carita33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cepu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ciamis31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cianjur30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ciater33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Cikampek33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Cilacap33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Cilegon32.5 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cimahi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Cimaja33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Cirebon32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ciwidey32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Curup31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Demak33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Denpasar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Depok32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Derawan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Dieng Plateau22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dumai32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ende32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fakfak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • Garut28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days
  • Gedong Tataan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gili Air32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gili Meno32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gili Trawangan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gilimanuk33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gorontalo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Gresik33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Grobogan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Indramayu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jambi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Jayapura31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Jember31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jepara32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jimbaran30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jombang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kajen33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kandangan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Karanganyar33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karawaci32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Karawang33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karimun33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kebumen32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kefamenanu31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kelimutu25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kendal33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kendari31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ketambe33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kijang33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kintamani25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kisaran33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Klaten31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Klungkung32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kota Agung31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kotabaru31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Koto Gadang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Krui32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kudus32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kuningan31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kupang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kuta, Lombok31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kuta31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kutacane31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Labuan Bajo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Labuan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Labuhan Lombok32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lamongan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Larantuka31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lasem33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Legian31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lembang26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lembar33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lendang Nangka33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lhoknga33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lhokseumawe33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lingga Islands32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Linggajati33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Loksado32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Lovina32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lubuk Linggau32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Lumajang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Luwuk31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Madiun32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Magelang30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Magetan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Majalengka33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Makale29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Makassar32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Malang27.9 °C (82 °F) / 20.8 °C (69 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mamuju32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Manado32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Manggar32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Manokwari31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Martapura32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Masohi32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mataram32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Maumere32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Medan32.8 °C (91 °F) / 24.4 °C (76 °F), 15 rain days
  • Medewi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Merak34 °C (93 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 10 rain days
  • Merauke33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Metro33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Meulaboh32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Modisi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Moyo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Muara Bungo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Mungkid32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nagara32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Nagoya32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Natuna Islands31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Negara32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ngawi29.1 °C (84 °F) / 24.5 °C (76 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nias31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nongsa33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nunukan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nusa Dua31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nusa Lembongan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nusa Penida31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nusantara32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pacet33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pacitan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Padang Bai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Padang Panjang33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Padang Sidempuan31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Padang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pagar Alam29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days
  • Palangka Raya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Palembang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Palopo31 °C (88 °F) / 23.6 °C (74 °F), 322 rain days
  • Palu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pamanukan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Panarukan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pandeglang33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pangandaran32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pangkal Pinang33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pangkalan Bun32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Panimbang32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pariaman31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pasuruan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pati33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Payakumbuh32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pekalongan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pekanbaru34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pelabuhan Ratu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pemalang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pematangsiantar33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pemuteran32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Poncosari31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ponorogo31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pontianak32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Probolinggo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pujon33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pulau Ai32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pulau Hatta30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pulau Run31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Puncak25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 12 rain days
  • Purbalingga32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Purwakarta33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Purwokerto32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Purworejo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Rangkasbitung32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rantauprapat33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rantepao28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 16 rain days
  • Rembang34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Rengasdengklok33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Riung32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ruteng28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sabang33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 4 rain days
  • Salatiga29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Samarinda32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Sanur31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Saparua32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sape33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sawarna33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sekupang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Selatpanjang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Semarang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Seminyak31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Senaru30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Senggigi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Serang22.8 °C (73 °F) / 32.3 °C (90 °F), 132 rain days
  • Siak Sri Indrapura32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sibolga33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sidikalang31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sidoarjo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Singaraja32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Singkawang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 20 rain days
  • Singkil32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Soe33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sokaraja33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Solo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Solok30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Sorong31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • South Tangerang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sragen31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Subang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sukabumi30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Sukoharjo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sumbawa Besar33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sumedang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sumpat33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sungai Liat33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sungai Penuh30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Sungai Pinang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tabanan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Takengon29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 10 rain days
  • Taman Mini Indonesia Indah32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Tambolaka33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tambrauw Regency33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tangerang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Tanjung Balai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tanjung Batu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 17 rain days
  • Tanjung Bira31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tanjung Pandan32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tanjung Pinang33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tanjung Uban32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tanjung32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tapak Tuan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tarakan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tasikmalaya29.8 °C (86 °F) / 21.6 °C (71 °F), 0 rain days
  • Tegal33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Temanggung33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tentena33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ternate31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tetebatu30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tidore33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 14 rain days
  • Timika31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tirta Gangga33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tobelo32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Tomohon27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 15 rain days
  • Trawas29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days
  • Trenggalek31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tretes28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Trikora32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Trowulan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tuban33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tulungagung31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tumbak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ujung Genteng33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ungaran31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Wae Rebo33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Waikabubak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Waingapu33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 4 rain days
  • Wakatobi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Wamena30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Waterfront City32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Wonogiri30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Wonosobo27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 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.

  • Waisak and Idul Adha

    May–Jun (check)

    Borobudur Waisak procession; Idul Adha animal sacrifices; travel peak.

Crowds and prices

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Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Indonesia, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 1

    Jun: 5

May: Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.

June: Dry and busy; Australian school holidays fill Bali.

Indonesia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in May

Rated best or good this month

  • Bali, Lombok and Nusa Tenggara

    Best weather of the year (Bali, Gili islands, Flores, Komodo)

  • Java

    Best weather of the year (Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Ijen)

  • Sulawesi and Maluku

    Best weather of the year (Toraja, Bunaken, Raja Ampat (Papua))

  • Ubud

    Dry and mild; good month.

  • Ambarawa

    Best months: May–Sep (drier, clearer mountain views)

  • Amed

    Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season)

  • Amlapura

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Ampana

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Amuntai

    Best months: May–September (dry season)

  • Anyer

    Best months: May–Sep (dry season, calmer sea)

  • Asmat

    Best months: May–October (dry season, fewer floods)

  • Atambua

    Best months: May–October