West Nusa Tenggara weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit West Nusa Tenggara: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (76°F) and cloud cover 43% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (86°F). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and drier; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Mataram, the largest city in West Nusa Tenggara. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit West Nusa Tenggara?
best month Weather score 78/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in West Nusa Tenggara.
Does it rain a lot in West Nusa Tenggara in May?
Some rain is normal: about 82 mm (3.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is West Nusa Tenggara in May?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 24°C (76°F).
West Nusa Tenggara weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 289 mm | 82% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 240 mm | 78% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 206 mm | 72% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 125 mm | 58% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 82 mm | 43% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 40 mm | 38% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 28 mm | 34% | 29°C (83°F) | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 mm | 32% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 39 mm | 33% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 65 mm | 42% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| November | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 175 mm | 64% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 284 mm | 83% | 30°C (85°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 Nusa Tenggara in May
Weather can differ a lot within West Nusa Tenggara: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataram | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Lombok | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Bima | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Selong | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 82 mm | best |
| Sumbawa Besar | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Taliwang | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Dompu | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 56 mm | best |
| Praya | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 82 mm | best |