May · Indonesia
Best time to visit Borobudur in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Borobudur in May
Average temperature 24°C, 119 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 119 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Borobudur scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 24°C, 119 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Borobudur's stone terraces and stupas form the world's largest Buddhist temple, in Java's green heartland.
May in Borobudur: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Monthly rainfall reaches 119 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Borobudur in May?
- In May, Borobudur averages 24°C, 119 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Borobudur?
- May earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Borobudur in May?
- Expect about 119 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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