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May · Central Java

Pencil in May

Go score
83 Very good
Average high
32°
Sea temperature
30°
Quick answers
How warm is it in Pencil in May?
In May Pencil sees typical highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Pencil 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 Pencil in May?
Fairly often: Pencil gets about 117 mm of rain in May, spread over 9 days.
May · Go score 83/100

Is May a good time to visit Pencil?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Pencil (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 high32°C (89°F)
Average low23°C (74°F)
Sea temperature30°C (85°F)very warm
Rain days9 days117 mm
Sunshine per day8.2 h69%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity82%
Wind9 km/h

Pencil in May: the month in numbers

Expect daytime temperatures near 32°C (89°F) in Pencil in May, falling to around 23°C (74°F) after dark. Temperatures barely change from April, and June stays much the same (32°C (89°F)). Expect a wet spell or two: about 117 mm of rain on 9 days. The sun shines for about 8 h 12 min a day out of 11 h 48 min of daylight. 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.

On the first day of the month the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 17:30 (11 h 52 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 05:41 and sets at 17:27 (11 h 46 min). That is 7 min less daylight by the end.

Pencil or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Pati (9 km), Jekulo (22 km), Tayu (23 km).

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Pencil—32°23°930°83
Pati9 km31°23°930°85
Jekulo22 km31°23°1030°84
Tayu23 km31°23°930°84
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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Pencil?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Pencil (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 Pencil in May?

In May, Pencil averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 117 mm of rain on about 9 days.

Pencil: sea water temperature

In May: 30°C (85°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