Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Uluwatu in May
Little changes in Uluwatu from April: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 81°F (27°C).
Humidity averages 80%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.9 in (74 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in April to 79/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics80% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Uluwatu in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Suluban Beach
Hidden beach through limestone caves below Uluwatu surf breaks.
Why now May scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Melasti Beach
White-sand beach under dramatic cut cliffs.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
El Kabron
Spanish cliff restaurant with tapas and paella over the ocean.
Rock Bar
Bar on rocks just above the sea at AYANA resort in Jimbaran.
Menega Café
Jimbaran Bay seafood grilled over coconut husks with tables on the sand.
Nearby in May
- Ubud in May~25 mi · highs 82°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nusa Penida in May~32 mi · highs 79°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Uluwatu in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Uluwatu?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 93 in June – September. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Oct window our Bali Island Loop recommends.
How hot is Uluwatu in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Uluwatu in May?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.8 in (1469 mm).
What should I pack for Uluwatu in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (80% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Bali Island Loop Apr – Oct
Planning Uluwatu in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.