Palu in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
29Rainy days (340 mm)
11:58 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 17:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- 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 (2.6 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 | 28°C | 21°C | 260 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 21°C | 246 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 28°C | 21°C | 288 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 28°C | 21°C | 313 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 28°C | 21°C | 340 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 21°C | 332 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 27°C | 21°C | 332 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 21°C | 314 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 335 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 28°C | 21°C | 341 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 28°C | 21°C | 321 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 28°C | 21°C | 263 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Palu in May?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit Palu?
The best months are January, February, March, April.