Cilacap in May
- How warm is it in Cilacap in May?
- Expect around 31°C (88°F) in the afternoon and 24°C (74°F) at night.
- Can you swim in the sea in Cilacap in May?
- Yes. The sea at Cilacap averages 29°C (84°F) in May, comfortable for a long swim. The water goes from about 29°C (84°F) to 28°C (83°F) over the month.
- Does it rain a lot in Cilacap in May?
- Rain is regular but not constant — about 11 days and 215 mm.
Is May a good time to visit Cilacap?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Cilacap (go score 85/100), though the weather is even better in July–September.
The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (84°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.
Go score: Excellent · #6 of 12 months
Cilacap in May: the month in numbers
Expect daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F) in Cilacap in May, falling to around 24°C (74°F) after dark. Temperatures barely change from April, and June stays much the same (30°C (87°F)). It rains on roughly 11 days (215 mm in total) — an umbrella belongs in the bag. Average sunshine: 8 h 0 min per day; the day is 11 h 48 min long. With the water at 29°C (84°F), beach days work well, moving from 29°C (84°F) to 28°C (83°F) through the month, and it peaks in April at 29°C (84°F).
Visitor numbers: moderate. Local prices overall: very cheap.
On the first day of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 17:37 (11 h 50 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 05:51 and sets at 17:34 (11 h 42 min). That is 8 min less daylight by the end.
Cilacap or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Kroya (28 km), Purwokerto (42 km), Margasari (70 km).
| Destination | Distance | High | Low | Rain days | Sea | Go score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilacap | — | 31° | 24° | 11 | 29° | 85 |
| Kroya | 28 km | 31° | 23° | 11 | 29° | 81 |
| Purwokerto | 42 km | 31° | 23° | 11 | — | 58 |
| Margasari | 70 km | 32° | 23° | 12 | 30° | 78 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Cilacap?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Cilacap (go score 85/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (84°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.
What is the weather like in Cilacap in May?
In May, Cilacap averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 24°C (74°F), with 215 mm of rain on about 11 days.
Cilacap: sea water temperature
In May: 29°C (84°F) — very warm.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals