May · Central Java

Rukem in May

Go score
84 Very good
Average high
31°
Sea temperature
30°
Quick answers
How warm is it in Rukem in May?
Daytime highs in Rukem average 31°C (89°F) in May, and nights cool to about 23°C (73°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Rukem in May?
Yes. The sea at Rukem 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 Rukem in May?
Moderately: expect rain on 9 days, roughly 102 mm in all.
May · Go score 84/100

Is May a good time to visit Rukem?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Rukem (go score 84/100), 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 · #4 of 12 months

Average high31°C (89°F)
Average low23°C (73°F)
Sea temperature30°C (85°F)very warm
Rain days9 days102 mm
Sunshine per day8 h68%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity81%
Wind10 km/h

Rukem in May: the month in numbers

May brings Rukem afternoon highs of about 31°C (89°F) and nights of 23°C (73°F). There is little difference from April, and June stays much the same (31°C (89°F)). Expect a wet spell or two: about 102 mm of rain on 9 days. Average sunshine: 8 h 0 min per day; the day is 11 h 48 min long. With the water at 30°C (85°F), beach days work well, 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.

Daylight: 11 h 52 min at the start of the month (05:36–17:28), 11 h 45 min at the end (05:40–17:26). That is 7 min less daylight by the end.

Rukem or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

Nearby destinations are about as warm in May: Lasem (13 km), Rembangan (14 km), Juwana (31 km).

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Rukem—31°23°930°84
Lasem13 km31°23°930°85
Rembangan14 km32°23°930°81
Juwana31 km32°23°930°83
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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Rukem?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Rukem (go score 84/100), 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 Rukem in May?

In May, Rukem averages a high of 31°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 102 mm of rain on about 9 days.

Rukem: sea water temperature

In May: 30°C (85°F) — very warm.

Water temperature details →

Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals