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Sumbawa Besar in May

Great month. Inside Sumbawa Besar's best window: Apr–Oct (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 27°C (81°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Indonesia overall
Prices
Medium
Indonesia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Sumbawa Besar

Inside Sumbawa Besar's best window: Apr–Oct (check).

Is another month better than May?

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

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Sumbawa BesarHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Indonesia overall
Medium
Prices · Indonesia overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 6 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Apr: 0

May: Inside Sumbawa Besar's best window: Apr–Oct (check).

April: Inside Sumbawa Besar's best window: Apr–Oct (check).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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