West Kalimantan weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in West Kalimantan: highs of 29°C (85°F) and about 276 mm (10.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (76°F) and cloud cover 75% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and about as wet; June brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 228 mm (9.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Pontianak, the largest city in West Kalimantan. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit West Kalimantan?
least pleasant month Weather score 39/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in West Kalimantan. For better conditions, consider Aug.
Does it rain a lot in West Kalimantan in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 276 mm (10.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is West Kalimantan in May?
Days average 29°C (85°F) and nights 24°C (76°F).
West Kalimantan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 321 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 251 mm | 86% | fair |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 235 mm | 83% | fair |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 285 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 276 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 228 mm | 70% | fair |
| July | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 218 mm | 69% | fair |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 171 mm | 69% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 204 mm | 79% | fair |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 355 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 392 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 376 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across West Kalimantan in May
Weather can differ a lot within West Kalimantan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontianak | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 276 mm | least pleasant |
| Singkawang | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 206 mm | best |
| Sintang | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 241 mm | fair |
| Kota Sambas | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 203 mm | best |
| Pemangkat | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 206 mm | best |
| Sungai Raya | 29°C (85°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 230 mm | fair |
| Bengkayang | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 232 mm | fair |
| Manismata | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 220 mm | fair |