Plawangan in May
- How warm is it in Plawangan in May?
- In May Plawangan sees typical highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Plawangan in May?
- Yes. The sea at Plawangan averages 30°C (85°F) in May, comfortable for a long swim. Expect roughly 30°C (85°F) in the first days and 29°C (85°F) by the last.
- Does it rain a lot in Plawangan in May?
- Moderately: expect rain on 9 days, roughly 99 mm in all.
Is May a good time to visit Plawangan?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Plawangan (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)).
Go score: Very good · #5 of 12 months
Plawangan in May: the month in numbers
A typical May day in Plawangan peaks at 32°C (89°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 23°C (74°F). Temperatures barely change from April, and June stays much the same (32°C (89°F)). Expect a wet spell or two: about 99 mm of rain on 9 days. With 11 h 48 min of daylight, about 8 h 0 min of it is sunshine on an average day. Swimming is comfortable in water of about 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 (85°F).
Local prices overall: very cheap.
On the first day of the month the sun rises at 05:35 and sets at 17:28 (11 h 53 min of daylight); on the last day it rises at 05:39 and sets at 17:25 (11 h 46 min). That is 7 min less daylight by the end.
Plawangan or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Lasem (16 km), Rembangan (28 km), Juwana (49 km).
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 Plawangan?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Plawangan (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 Plawangan in May?
In May, Plawangan averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 99 mm of rain on about 9 days.
Plawangan: sea water temperature
In May: 30°C (85°F) — very warm.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals