Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Pekanbaru
Indonesia · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Mid to late
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 25 wet days this month.
80%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
84%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 100° and nights feel near 86°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 92°F
Rain34%
Cloud83%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday89°F
Feels 99°F
Rain47%
Cloud83%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 98°F
Rain53%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 93°F
Rain26%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 74 | 8.2 | 24 | 8.3 | 87 |
| Feb | 89 | 74 | 6.3 | 21 | 9.1 | 85 |
| Mar | 89 | 74 | 8.4 | 26 | 8.6 | 86 |
| Apr | 90 | 75 | 9.2 | 28 | 8.5 | 87 |
| May | 90 | 76 | 7.5 | 25 | 8.9 | 86 |
| Jun | 90 | 75 | 5.1 | 19 | 9.4 | 85 |
| Jul | 89 | 74 | 4.9 | 19 | 9.5 | 84 |
| Aug | 89 | 74 | 6.3 | 22 | 9.5 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 74 | 7.7 | 24 | 9.3 | 86 |
| Oct | 89 | 74 | 9.5 | 27 | 8.8 | 86 |
| Nov | 88 | 74 | 11.7 | 27 | 7.4 | 87 |
| Dec | 87 | 74 | 10.4 | 27 | 7.4 | 88 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology