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Visiting Bali, Indonesia in May

May is one of the best months to visit Bali for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80.3% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright.

May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Bali with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Also consider visiting Bali in one of the other best months of June, August, October, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Bali in May?

Yes, May is a great time for sunbathing in Bali.

May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80.3% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

More about May temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Bali in May?

Yes, May is an excellent month for swimming in Bali with very warm sea temperatures 29°C (83°F).

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Bali?

Yes, May is a great time for a holiday in Bali.

May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (87°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80.3% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 3.4cm (1.3inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Bali with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Bali warm in May?

Yes, Bali is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Bali in May is 30°C (87°F). The average maximum temperature is 31°C (87°) in the previous month and 30°C (85°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Bali in May is 28°C (82°F). The average temperature is 28°C (82°F) in the previous month and 27°C (81°F) in the next month.

More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Bali in May?

The average day light hours per day in Bali in May are 11.7. The sunshine percentage is 80.3% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright.

More about May sunshine.

Temperature in Bali in May

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. The average maximum temperature in Bali in May is 30°C (87°F). The average maximum temperature is 31°C (87°F) in the previous month and 30°C (85°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Bali in May is 28°C (82°F). The average temperature is 28°C (82°F) in the previous month and 27°C (81°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Bali in May is 25°C (77°F). The minimum temperature is 25°C (77°F) in the previous month and 25°C (77°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Bali in May

The days in May are marginally shorter than the previous month and days continue to get marginally shorter into June. May has slightly less hours of sunshine than the previous month. During May the average day light hours are 11.7 per day in Bali. The sunshine percentage is 80.3% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.4hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Bali in May is typically 11 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Bali in May

The average sea water temperature in Bali in May is 28.6°C (83.5°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Rainfall in Bali in May

May weather is much drier than the previous month and rainfall continues to drop slightly into June. May has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop into June. The average total rainfall in Bali in May is 3.4cm (1.3inches) and on average there are 9.4 rainy days in May making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Bali in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Bali in May is 25°C (77°F) which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 26°C (78°F) in the previous month and 24°C (24°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Bali in May is typically 91.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 93.5% in the previous month and 89.3% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Bali in May is typically 80.1%. The average relative humidity is 81.4% in the previous month and 78.8% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Bali in May

The average maximum wind speed in Bali in May is typically 21KM/H (13MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 21KM/H (13MPH) in the previous month and 22KM/H (14MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Bali in May is typically 10KM/H (6MPH). The average wind speed is 9KM/H (6MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Bali in May is from the East.

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