Basen in May
- How warm is it in Basen in May?
- On an average day the thermometer climbs to 31°C (89°F); nights bottom out near 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Basen in May?
- Yes. At roughly 30°C (85°F) the water is inviting for most people. It is usually about 30°C (85°F) at the start of the month and 29°C (85°F) at the end.
Is May a good time to visit Basen?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Basen (go score 88/100), though the weather is even better in June–August.
The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)).
Go score: Excellent · #4 of 12 months
Basen in May: the month in numbers
May brings Basen afternoon highs of about 31°C (89°F) and nights of 23°C (74°F). Temperatures barely change from April, and June stays much the same (31°C (89°F)). Rain falls on about 7 days (135 mm in total), so most days stay dry. Of 11 h 48 min between sunrise and sunset, roughly 8 h 30 min are sunny. The sea is pleasant at 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 (86°F).
Local prices overall: very cheap.
The sun is up from 05:30 to 17:22 on the 1st and from 05:35 to 17:19 on the last day. Days get 7 min shorter.
Basen or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Compared with Basen in May: Bangkalan (18 km) is about as warm; Kamal (29 km) is about as warm; Surabaya (35 km) is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer. For more warmth, Surabaya is the pick.
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 Basen?
Yes, May is a good time to visit Basen (go score 88/100), though the weather is even better in June–August. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 30°C (85°F)).
What is the weather like in Basen in May?
In May, Basen averages a high of 31°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 135 mm of rain on about 7 days.
Basen: 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