SeasonMapNusa Penida (Penida) weather in May
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May in Nusa Penida: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Nusa Penida · #521 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nusa Penida in May
Other months in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida's forum places August in the middle of the dry season, low humidity and probably one of the best windows weather-wise. Regulars flag the Bali-Lombok strait's wind as the real factor to watch here specifically — when it picks up, boat crossings and dive conditions can turn choppy — and recommend a jacket or shawl for cooler nights in the island's hillier spots.
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Nusa Penida climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nusa Penida in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDry season and the day-boat crush, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nusa Penida's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNusa Penida's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Nusa Penida in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Bali tourist levy
1 Jan – 31 DecPenida falls under the same provincial levy as the mainland: a one-off payment made online before arrival or at the airport counter, with the voucher spot-checked at some sites. Source ↗
- Season
Dry season and the day-boat crush
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyCrowdedCalm crossings mean every fast boat from Sanur runs full, and Kelingking and Diamond Beach have queues for the descent by nine in the morning. Stay the night or come out of season.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nusa Penida — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nusa Penida in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nusa Penida?
- May in Nusa Penida: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nusa Penida on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Nusa Penida in May?
- In May, Nusa Penida averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 114.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nusa Penida in May?
- Nusa Penida has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.
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Within 300 km: Gili Trawangan's Turtle nesting around 1 May – 31 Oct, and Denpasar's West coast surf season around 1 May – 30 Sep.