May · Indonesia
Best time to visit Jakarta in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jakarta in May
Average temperature 27°C, 165 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Jakarta scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 165 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jakarta packs museums, markets and a Dutch colonial quarter into Indonesia's sprawling capital.
May in Jakarta: expect compromises
May averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 165 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on 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 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jakarta in May?
- In May, Jakarta averages 27°C, 165 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Jakarta?
- May earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jakarta in May?
- Expect about 165 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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