Indonesia
Indonesia in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Indonesia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Indonesia in May?
- Surabaya is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 34°C (92°F) in May; Ubud is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Indonesia in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Semarang (30°C (86°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
34°
Surabaya
Coolest
30°
Ubud
Driest
85 mm
Lovina
Warmest sea
30°
Semarang
Surabaya is the warm end of Indonesia in May (34°C (92°F)); Ubud the cool end (30°C (86°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Kuta, Ubud, and Denpasar.
Best places in Indonesia in May
94 
Kuta
Bali · Indonesia
31° / 24° 93 mm May
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93
Ubud
Bali · Indonesia
30° / 22° 105 mm May
87
Denpasar
Bali · Indonesia
32° / 24° 100 mm May
93
Lovina
Bali · Indonesia
31° / 23° 85 mm May
94
Legian
Bali · Indonesia
31° / 24° 94 mm May
90
Sanur
Bali · Indonesia
31° / 24° 87 mm May
91
Labuan Bajo
East Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia
31° / 23° 91 mm May
78
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta · Indonesia
32° / 23° 119 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuta | 31° | 24° | 93 mm | 28° | 94 |
| Nusa Dua | 31° | 24° | 86 mm | 28° | 94 |
| Ubud | 30° | 22° | 105 mm | — | 93 |
| Lovina | 31° | 23° | 85 mm | 29° | 93 |
| Sanur | 31° | 24° | 87 mm | 28° | 90 |
| Denpasar | 32° | 24° | 100 mm | 28° | 87 |
| Yogyakarta | 32° | 23° | 119 mm | — | 78 |
| Surabaya | 34° | 24° | 121 mm | — | 77 |
| Semarang | 33° | 23° | 155 mm | 30° | 74 |
| Batam | 31° | 24° | 187 mm | — | 73 |
| Jayapura | 31° | 23° | 166 mm | — | 69 |
| Manado | 32° | 23° | 260 mm | — | 67 |
| Surakarta | 32° | 23° | 143 mm | — | 56 |
| Purwokerto | 32° | 23° | 223 mm | — | 55 |
| Jakarta | 32° | 24° | 138 mm | — | 47 |
| Medan | 33° | 22° | 217 mm | — | 41 |
Festivals in Indonesia in May
- Isen Mulang Culture Festival Culture festival in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Indonesia in May?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Ubud to 34° in Surabaya.
Can you swim in Indonesia in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Semarang at about 30°.