Magelang in May
- How warm is it in Magelang in May?
- Daytime highs in Magelang average 29°C (85°F) in May, and nights cool to about 21°C (69°F).
- Does it rain a lot in Magelang in May?
- Moderately: expect rain on 11 days, roughly 180 mm in all.
Is May a good time to visit Magelang?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Magelang (go score 66/100), though the weather is even better in July–August.
Tourist crowds: moderate.
Go score: Good · #6 of 12 months
Magelang in May: the month in numbers
A typical May day in Magelang peaks at 29°C (85°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 21°C (69°F). That is about as warm as April, and June stays much the same (29°C (85°F)). It rains on roughly 11 days (180 mm in total) — an umbrella belongs in the bag. With 11 h 48 min of daylight, about 6 h 30 min of it is sunshine on an average day.
Tourist crowds are moderate in May. Local prices overall: very cheap.
Sunrise moves from 05:42 to 05:46 over the month and sunset from 17:32 to 17:29, so daylight goes from 11 h 51 min to 11 h 43 min. Days get 8 min shorter.
Magelang or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
How the neighbours compare in May: Salatiga, 34 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler; Godean, 34 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer; Gamping Lor, 38 km away, runs 2.5 °C (4 °F) warmer. The warmest of them is Gamping Lor.
| Destination | Distance | High | Low | Rain days | Sea | Go score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magelang | — | 29° | 21° | 11 | — | 66 |
| Salatiga | 34 km | 28° | 19° | 11 | — | 75 |
| Godean | 34 km | 31° | 23° | 10 | 29° | 85 |
| Gamping Lor | 38 km | 32° | 23° | 10 | 29° | 79 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good time to visit Magelang?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Magelang (go score 66/100), though the weather is even better in July–August. Tourist crowds: moderate.
What is the weather like in Magelang in May?
In May, Magelang averages a high of 29°C (85°F) and a low of 21°C (69°F), with 180 mm of rain on about 11 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals