May · Indonesia
Best time to visit Mount Bromo in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mount Bromo in May
Average temperature 25°C, 88 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Mount Bromo scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 25°C, 88 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mount Bromo's smoking crater rises from a sea of sand in East Java's volcanic caldera.
May in Mount Bromo — workable with trade-offs
Trail conditions at 25°C (78°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 88 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Mount Bromo — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mount Bromo in May?
- In May, Mount Bromo averages 25°C, 88 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mount Bromo?
- May earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mount Bromo in May?
- Expect about 88 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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