May · Indonesia
Best time to visit Bandung in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bandung in May
Average temperature 22°C, 201 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 201 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bandung scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 22°C, 201 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bandung's cool highland air, art deco streets and tea plantations sit above the Java plain.
May in Bandung: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 22°C (72°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 201 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Bandung — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bandung in May?
- In May, Bandung averages 22°C, 201 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bandung?
- May earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bandung in May?
- Expect about 201 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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