Kebumen in May
- How warm is it in Kebumen in May?
- Daytime highs in Kebumen average 31°C (88°F) in May, and nights cool to about 23°C (73°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kebumen in May?
- Definitely: the sea is around 29°C (83°F), warm enough to stay in for a while. It is usually about 29°C (84°F) at the start of the month and 28°C (83°F) at the end.
- Does it rain a lot in Kebumen in May?
- Rain is regular but not constant — about 10 days and 170 mm.
Is May a good time to visit Kebumen?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Kebumen (go score 82/100), though the weather is even better in July–September.
The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (83°F)). Tourist crowds: busy.
Go score: Very good · #6 of 12 months
Kebumen in May: the month in numbers
May brings Kebumen afternoon highs of about 31°C (88°F) and nights of 23°C (73°F). Temperatures barely change from April; June is similar at 31°C (87°F). Rainy days are common, around 10 days with 170 mm altogether. With 11 h 48 min of daylight, about 7 h 48 min of it is sunshine on an average day. Swimming is comfortable in water of about 29°C (83°F), 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: busy. Local prices overall: very cheap.
On the first day of the month the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 17:34 (11 h 50 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 05:49 and sets at 17:31 (11 h 42 min). That is 8 min less daylight by the end.
Kebumen or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Kutoarjo (29 km), Kroya (45 km), Purwokerto (54 km).
| Destination | Distance | High | Low | Rain days | Sea | Go score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kebumen | — | 31° | 23° | 10 | 29° | 82 |
| Kutoarjo | 29 km | 31° | 23° | 10 | 29° | 82 |
| Kroya | 45 km | 31° | 23° | 11 | 29° | 81 |
| Purwokerto | 54 km | 31° | 23° | 11 | — | 58 |
Better weather nearby in May
Boyolangu
Babat
Srandakan
Pandak
Bambanglipuro
Ungaran
Gebog
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Kebumen?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Kebumen (go score 82/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (83°F)). Tourist crowds: busy.
What is the weather like in Kebumen in May?
In May, Kebumen averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 170 mm of rain on about 10 days.
Kebumen: sea water temperature
In May: 29°C (83°F) — very warm.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals