Jakarta weather in May
May in Jakarta: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Jakarta · #513 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Jakarta climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 169 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Jakarta in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jakarta?
- May in Jakarta: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Jakarta on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Jakarta in May?
- In May, Jakarta averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 112 mm of rain over roughly 21.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jakarta in May?
- Jakarta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 169 in May.