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May · Central Java

Tegal in May

Go score
77 Very good
Average high
32°
Sea temperature
30°
Tourist density
Moderate
Quick answers
How warm is it in Tegal in May?
On an average day the thermometer climbs to 32°C (90°F); nights bottom out near 23°C (74°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Tegal in May?
Definitely: the sea is around 30°C (86°F), warm enough to stay in for a while. The water goes from about 30°C (86°F) to 30°C (85°F) over the month.
Is it too hot in Tegal in May?
It gets very warm: 32°C (90°F) in the afternoon, 23°C (74°F) after sunset, humidity around 82%. Plan sightseeing for the morning and evening and keep to the shade at midday.
May · Go score 77/100

Is May a good time to visit Tegal?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Tegal (go score 77/100), though the weather is even better in July–September.

The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (86°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.

Climate

Go score: Very good · #5 of 12 months

Tourist densityModerateestimate
Average high32°C (90°F)
Average low23°C (74°F)
Sea temperature30°C (86°F)very warm
Rain days11 days129 mm
Sunshine per day8.6 h73%
Daylight11.8 h
Humidity82%
Wind7 km/h

Tegal in May: the month in numbers

Weather-wise, May means about 32°C (90°F) at the warmest time of day and 23°C (74°F) at the coolest. Temperatures barely change from April, and June stays much the same (32°C (89°F)). Rain shows up on 11 days, bringing about 129 mm. The sun shines for about 8 h 36 min a day out of 11 h 48 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant at 30°C (86°F), the warmest it gets all year.

Tourist crowds are moderate in May. Local prices overall: very cheap.

Daylight: 11 h 52 min at the start of the month (05:45–17:37), 11 h 45 min at the end (05:49–17:35). That is 7 min less daylight by the end.

Tegal or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

How the neighbours compare in May: Slawi (12 km) is much the same; Lebaksiu, 20 km away, runs 1 °C (2 °F) cooler; Bulakamba (20 km) is much the same.

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Tegal—32°23°1130°77
Slawi12 km32°23°1130°79
Lebaksiu20 km31°22°1230°81
Bulakamba20 km32°23°1130°76
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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Tegal?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Tegal (go score 77/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (86°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.

What is the weather like in Tegal in May?

In May, Tegal averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 129 mm of rain on about 11 days.

Tegal: sea water temperature

In May: 30°C (86°F) — very warm.

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