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Tomohon Weather in May

Tomohon in May

The short of it: Tomohon in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 19° · rain 245 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Tomohon brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 19°, with about 245 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 245 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Tomohon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Tondano, 12 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Tomohon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TondanoNorth Sulawesi12 km E28°19°246 mm
ManadoNorth Sulawesi19 km NNE32°23°245 mm
AirmadidiNorth Sulawesi23 km ENE30°21°239 mm
Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe)North Sulawesi27 km NE30°21°238 mm
BitungNorth Sulawesi39 km ENE31°23°235 mm
KotamobaguNorth Sulawesi84 km SW31°22°232 mm
ModisiNorth Sulawesi105 km SSW31°23°221 mm
GorontaloGorontalo212 km WSW32°23°149 mm

The Almanac · Tomohon 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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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 245 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Tomohon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°261 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
February27°18°214 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
March28°18°211 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April28°18°224 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
May28°19°245 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
June28°19°184 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
July28°19°122 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
August28°18°79 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
September28°18°107 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°18°187 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
November28°19°246 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
December28°18°260 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tomohon in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tomohon in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 245 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Tomohon?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Tomohon in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Tomohon in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Tomohon in May?

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

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