Labuan Bajo · SpringMonth summary
Labuan Bajo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Labuan Bajo in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 30°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Labuan Bajo. August remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Labuan Bajo in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Spring marks the start of the good season in Labuan Bajo. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 24°C | 28°C | 90% | 19.1 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 24°C | 28°C | 94% | 18.3 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 24°C | 29°C | 91% | 12.6 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 59% | 5.0 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 30°C | 40% | 1.9 | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 23°C | 29°C | 39% | 2.0 | 11.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.3 | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 23% | 0.9 | 11.7h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 30°C | 37% | 1.8 | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 48% | 2.8 | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 30°C | 74% | 4.8 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 29°C | 84% | 10.7 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Labuan Bajo averages 30°C, 40% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Labuan Bajo in May
Is May a good time to visit Labuan Bajo?
May is an excellent time to visit Labuan Bajo (score 7.8/10). With 30°C, 11.6h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Labuan Bajo in May?
With 30°C max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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