West Java weather in May
May is a fair month to visit West Java: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 71% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 31°C (88°F). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and drier; June brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bekasi, the largest city in West Java. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit West Java?
fair month Weather score 62/100.
May is a fair month in West Java. The weather is usually best in Jun–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in West Java in May?
Some rain is normal: about 141 mm (5.6 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is West Java in May?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
West Java weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 353 mm | 91% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 386 mm | 92% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 248 mm | 88% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 197 mm | 84% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| May | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm | 71% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 95 mm | 64% | 31°C (87°F) | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 89 mm | 59% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| August | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 49 mm | 52% | 30°C (87°F) | best |
| September | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 66 mm | 60% | 31°C (87°F) | best |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 134 mm | 76% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 198 mm | 88% | 31°C (87°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 244 mm | 93% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across West Java in May
Weather can differ a lot within West Java: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bekasi | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm | fair |
| Bandung | 25°C (78°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 178 mm | fair |
| Depok | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 151 mm | fair |
| Bogor | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 151 mm | fair |
| Tasikmalaya | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 223 mm | fair |
| Cimahi | 25°C (78°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 178 mm | fair |
| Sukabumi | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 186 mm | fair |
| Cibinong | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 151 mm | fair |
| Cirebon | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 141 mm | fair |
| Karawang | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 152 mm | fair |
| Cileungsir | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 151 mm | fair |
| Pasarkemis | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 133 mm | fair |