May · Central Java

Rakitan in May

Go score
88 Excellent
Average high
29°
Sea temperature
30°
Quick answers
How warm is it in Rakitan in May?
Daytime highs in Rakitan average 29°C (83°F) in May, and nights cool to about 21°C (69°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Rakitan in May?
Yes — with water at about 30°C (85°F), swimming is pleasant in May. Expect roughly 30°C (85°F) in the first days and 29°C (85°F) by the last.
Does it rain a lot in Rakitan in May?
Rain is regular but not constant — about 9 days and 129 mm.
May · Go score 88/100

Is May a good time to visit Rakitan?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Rakitan (go score 88/100), though the weather is even better in July–October.

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

Climate

Go score: Excellent · #6 of 12 months

Average high29°C (83°F)
Average low21°C (69°F)
Sea temperature30°C (85°F)very warm
Rain days9 days129 mm
Sunshine per day8 h68%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity81%
Wind10 km/h

Rakitan in May: the month in numbers

Expect daytime temperatures near 29°C (83°F) in Rakitan in May, falling to around 21°C (69°F) after dark. That is about as warm as April, and June stays much the same (29°C (83°F)). Expect a wet spell or two: about 129 mm of rain on 9 days. Average sunshine: 8 h 0 min per day; the day is 11 h 48 min long. 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).

The general price level is 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 05:40 and sets at 17:25 (11 h 46 min). That is 7 min less daylight by the end.

Rakitan or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

How the neighbours compare in May: Rembangan, 20 km away, runs 3 °C (6 °F) warmer; Juwana, 41 km away, runs 3 °C (5 °F) warmer; Tayu, 53 km away, runs 3 °C (5 °F) warmer.

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Rakitan—29°21°930°88
Rembangan20 km32°23°930°81
Juwana41 km32°23°930°83
Tayu53 km31°23°930°83

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 Rakitan?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Rakitan (go score 88/100), though the weather is even better in July–October. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)).

What is the weather like in Rakitan in May?

In May, Rakitan averages a high of 29°C (83°F) and a low of 21°C (69°F), with 129 mm of rain on about 9 days.

Rakitan: 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