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May · Central Java

Ketapang in May

Go score
83 Very good
Average high
31°
Sea temperature
30°
Quick answers
How warm is it in Ketapang in May?
Daytime highs in Ketapang average 31°C (89°F) in May, and nights cool to about 23°C (73°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Ketapang in May?
Yes. At roughly 30°C (85°F) the water is inviting for most people. Expect roughly 30°C (85°F) in the first days and 29°C (85°F) by the last.
Does it rain a lot in Ketapang in May?
Fairly often: Ketapang gets about 135 mm of rain in May, spread over 9 days.
May · Go score 83/100

Is May a good time to visit Ketapang?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Ketapang (go score 83/100), though the weather is even better in July–August.

The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)).

Climate

Go score: Very good · #5 of 12 months

Average high31°C (89°F)
Average low23°C (73°F)
Sea temperature30°C (85°F)very warm
Rain days9 days135 mm
Sunshine per day8.1 h69%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity82%
Wind9 km/h

Ketapang in May: the month in numbers

Expect daytime temperatures near 31°C (89°F) in Ketapang in May, falling to around 23°C (73°F) after dark. Temperatures barely change from April, and June stays much the same (31°C (88°F)). It rains on roughly 9 days (135 mm in total) — an umbrella belongs in the bag. Of 11 h 48 min between sunrise and sunset, roughly 8 h 6 min are sunny. The sea is pleasant at 30°C (85°F), moving from 30°C (85°F) to 29°C (85°F) through the month, and it peaks in November at 30°C (86°F).

Local prices overall: very cheap.

Sunrise moves from 05:37 to 05:41 over the month and sunset from 17:30 to 17:27, so daylight goes from 11 h 53 min to 11 h 46 min. Days get 7 min shorter.

Ketapang or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Juwana (21 km), Pati (22 km), Gebog (29 km).

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Ketapang—31°23°930°83
Juwana21 km32°23°930°83
Pati22 km31°23°930°84
Gebog29 km31°22°1030°86

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Ketapang?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Ketapang (go score 83/100), though the weather is even better in July–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)).

What is the weather like in Ketapang in May?

In May, Ketapang averages a high of 31°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 135 mm of rain on about 9 days.

Ketapang: sea water temperature

In May: 30°C (85°F) — very warm.

Water temperature details →

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