Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia in May
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 192mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
192mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 192mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May is close to Medan's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May192mm average rain
May sits near Medan's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.5 hours average sun
May is brighter than Medan's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Medan's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaMarch to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May61 weather score
May sits close to Medan's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
