How hot is Jakarta in May?

Daytime highs in Jakarta in May average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Jakarta in May?

Expect around 25 rainy days and 173 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Jakarta?

May is a challenging month to visit Jakarta — consider January–February & July–August instead. Overall travel score: 3.1/10. The best months are January–February & July–August.

Jakarta weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Jakarta — consider January–February & July–August instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 24°C, and about 25 days with rain.

3.1 · Poortravel score for May

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

173 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

10 h/day

Daylight

11.7 h

What to pack for Jakarta in May

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 84%; max daily wind around 11 km/h.

How May compares

Best months in Jakarta: January–February & July–August. See the full best time to visit Jakarta guide.

Jakarta in May: the details

In May, Jakarta sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Rainfall totals roughly 173 mm across 25 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10 hours per day with 11.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 84%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Jakarta, Indonesia (-6.21, 106.85) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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