Medan weather in May

Medan, Indonesia
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May in Medan: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 27 rainy days.

#10 of 12 months in Medan · #871 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 53/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Medan climate normals — May

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 74°F
Rainfall330 mm / 13 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days27 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine9.4 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)95🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Medan in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Medan?
May in Medan: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 27 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Medan on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
What is the weather like in Medan in May?
In May, Medan averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 329.6 mm of rain over roughly 27 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Medan in May?
Medan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 95 in May.

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