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May · Central Java

Purworejo in May

Go score
83 Very good
Average high
31°
Sea temperature
29°
Tourist density
Moderate
Quick answers
How warm is it in Purworejo in May?
Daytime highs in Purworejo average 31°C (88°F) in May, and nights cool to about 23°C (73°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Purworejo in May?
Yes. At roughly 29°C (83°F) the water is inviting for most people. It is usually about 29°C (84°F) at the start of the month and 28°C (82°F) at the end.
Does it rain a lot in Purworejo in May?
Rain is regular but not constant — about 10 days and 173 mm.
May · Go score 83/100

Is May a good time to visit Purworejo?

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

The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (83°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.

Climate

Go score: Very good · #6 of 12 months

Tourist densityModerateestimate
Average high31°C (88°F)
Average low23°C (73°F)
Sea temperature29°C (83°F)very warm
Rain days10 days173 mm
Sunshine per day7 h60%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity85%
Wind8 km/h

Purworejo in May: the month in numbers

Weather-wise, May means about 31°C (88°F) at the warmest time of day and 23°C (73°F) at the coolest. That is about as warm as April, and June stays much the same (31°C (87°F)). Rainy days are common, around 10 days with 173 mm altogether. Average sunshine: 7 h 0 min per day; the day is 11 h 48 min long. With the water at 29°C (83°F), beach days work well, moving from 29°C (84°F) to 28°C (82°F) through the month, and it peaks in March at 29°C (84°F).

Visitor numbers: moderate. The general price level is very cheap.

Sunrise moves from 05:43 to 05:47 over the month and sunset from 17:33 to 17:30, so daylight goes from 11 h 50 min to 11 h 42 min. Days get 8 min shorter.

Purworejo or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

How the neighbours compare in May: Kutoarjo (11 km) is much the same; Godean (32 km) is much the same; Magelang, 35 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler.

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Purworejo—31°23°1029°83
Kutoarjo11 km31°23°1029°82
Godean32 km31°23°1029°85
Magelang35 km29°21°11—66

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 Purworejo?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Purworejo (go score 83/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (83°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.

What is the weather like in Purworejo in May?

In May, Purworejo averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 173 mm of rain on about 10 days.

Purworejo: sea water temperature

In May: 29°C (83°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