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Sleman Weather in May

Sleman in May

The short of it: Sleman in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 126 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Sleman brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 23°, with about 126 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 126 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Sleman runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Melati, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Sleman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 106 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MelatiYogyakarta2 km SSE31°23°126 mm
GodeanYogyakarta9 km SW31°23°110 mm
Pugeran MaguwoharjoYogyakarta9 km SE31°23°116 mm
Gamping LorYogyakarta9 km SSW31°23°100 mm
YogyakartaYogyakarta10 km S32°24°104 mm
DepokYogyakarta10 km ESE31°23°116 mm
KasihanYogyakarta13 km SSW31°23°100 mm
Candi PrambananCentral Java16 km ESE31°23°127 mm

The Almanac · Sleman 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 126 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Sleman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°367 mm5 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
February30°23°362 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
March30°23°346 mm5 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April31°23°232 mm5 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
May31°23°126 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
June31°22°70 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
July30°21°29 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August30°21°21 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
September30°21°32 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October31°23°108 mm6 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
November31°23°274 mm4 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
December30°23°366 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sleman in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sleman in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 126 mm (5.0 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 126 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sleman?

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

How long are the days in Sleman in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 41 min in June to 12 h 34 min in December.

Does it snow in Sleman in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sleman in May?

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

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