May · Central Java

Bulakamba in May

Go score
76 Very good
Average high
32°
Sea temperature
30°
Tourist density
Quiet
Quick answers
How warm is it in Bulakamba in May?
Expect around 32°C (90°F) in the afternoon and 23°C (74°F) at night.
Can you swim in the sea in Bulakamba in May?
Definitely: the sea is around 30°C (86°F), warm enough to stay in for a while. Expect roughly 30°C (86°F) in the first days and 30°C (85°F) by the last.
Is it too hot in Bulakamba in May?
It is hot: afternoons in Bulakamba average 32°C (90°F) in May and nights stay around 23°C (74°F), with humidity near 82%. Go out early, rest at midday and drink plenty.
May · Go score 76/100

Is May a good time to visit Bulakamba?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Bulakamba (go score 76/100), though the weather is even better in July–August.

The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (86°F)). Tourist crowds: quiet.

Climate

Go score: Very good · #5 of 12 months

Tourist densityQuietestimate
Average high32°C (90°F)
Average low23°C (74°F)
Sea temperature30°C (86°F)very warm
Rain days11 days140 mm
Sunshine per day8.5 h72%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity82%
Wind7 km/h

Bulakamba in May: the month in numbers

May brings Bulakamba afternoon highs of about 32°C (90°F) and nights of 23°C (74°F). That is about as warm as April; June is similar at 32°C (89°F). It rains on roughly 11 days (140 mm in total) — an umbrella belongs in the bag. Average sunshine: 8 h 30 min per day; the day is 11 h 48 min long. Swimming is comfortable in water of about 30°C (86°F), its yearly peak.

Tourist crowds are quiet in May, so rooms are easier to find. Local prices overall: very cheap.

On the first day of the month the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 17:38 (11 h 52 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 05:50 and sets at 17:35 (11 h 45 min). That is 7 min less daylight by the end.

Bulakamba or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Ketanggungan (10 km), Dukuhturi (14 km), Tegal (20 km).

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Bulakamba—32°23°1130°76
Ketanggungan10 km32°23°1130°76
Dukuhturi14 km32°23°1130°76
Tegal20 km32°23°1130°77

May falls in the rainy season in Java. Month by month

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Bulakamba?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Bulakamba (go score 76/100), though the weather is even better in July–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (86°F)). Tourist crowds: quiet.

What is the weather like in Bulakamba in May?

In May, Bulakamba averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 140 mm of rain on about 11 days.

Bulakamba: sea water temperature

In May: 30°C (86°F) — very warm.

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Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals