What is the weather like in Jakarta vs Surabaya in May?

In May, Jakarta averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Surabaya averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 114 mm.

Jakarta vs Surabaya in May

Jakarta and Surabaya are nearly tied in May — 62 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality; Surabaya is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Jakarta vs Surabaya — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇩 Jakarta	🇮🇩 Surabaya
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	32° / 26°
Rainfall	123 mm	114 mm
Rainy days	20	14
Humidity	84%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	169	90

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Jakarta 🇮🇩 Indonesiasweltering, rainy, poor air quality · best August62
Surabaya 🇮🇩 Indonesiasweltering, rainy, muggy air · best August62

Jakarta vs Surabaya in May — FAQ

Is May better in Jakarta or Surabaya?: Jakarta and Surabaya are nearly tied in May — 62 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality; Surabaya is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Jakarta vs Surabaya in May?: In May, Jakarta averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Surabaya averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 114 mm.