Medan in May
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Hot: daytime highs around 32°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
32°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
27Rainy days (278 mm)
12:10 hDaylight
06:17Sunrise · 18:26 Sunset
Why this score
- Hot: daytime highs around 32°C
- Very wet: about 27 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 22°C | 202 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 31°C | 22°C | 147 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 32°C | 23°C | 190 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 32°C | 23°C | 244 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.2 |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 278 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 32°C | 23°C | 209 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 217 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.4 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 250 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.4 |
| September | 31°C | 23°C | 354 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.5 |
| October | 31°C | 23°C | 394 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
| November | 30°C | 23°C | 365 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | 301 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Medan in May?
Daytime highs average 32°C and nights about 23°C.
When is the best time to visit Medan?
The best months are December, November, January, October.