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Indonesia in May: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What May is actually like in Indonesia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 28°C
- Average low
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 71mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 6th warmest month of Indonesia's year. The 9th wettest month, at 4% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in May
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- May 1 Hari Buruh Internasional · Labour Day
- May 14 Kenaikan Isa Almasih · Ascension Day
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Bali, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.