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Rangkasbitung Weather in May

Rangkasbitung in May

The short of it: Rangkasbitung in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 24° · rain 174 mm · daylight 11 h 50 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & January

May in Rangkasbitung brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 24°, with about 174 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 50 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and January.

Against its neighbours, Rangkasbitung runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Pandeglang, 17 km to the WNW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Rangkasbitung, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 63 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 50 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PandeglangBanten17 km WNW29°22°218 mm
SerangBanten29 km NNW32°24°114 mm
KresekWest Java29 km NNE32°24°113 mm
CikupaWest Java32 km ENE32°24°147 mm
CurugBanten35 km ENE32°24°164 mm
PasarkemisWest Java37 km NE32°24°127 mm
VILLA PERMATA HIJAUWest Java40 km NNW31°23°113 mm
CilegonBanten44 km NNW32°24°114 mm

The Almanac · Rangkasbitung Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Rangkasbitung by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°314 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
February29°23°267 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
March30°23°266 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°24°237 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May31°24°174 mm5 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
June31°23°110 mm5 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
July31°22°126 mm5 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
August31°22°102 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
September32°22°99 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
October31°23°160 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
November31°23°207 mm4 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
December29°23°263 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rangkasbitung in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rangkasbitung in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rangkasbitung?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and January.

How long are the days in Rangkasbitung in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 50 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 45 min in June to 12 h 29 min in December.

Does it snow in Rangkasbitung in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rangkasbitung in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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