Where to go in May
Best places to visit in May in Indonesia (2026)
14 destinations across Indonesia list May among their best months to visit. The places that are at their best in only a few months come first — those are the ones May is really for. Each guide covers what to see, where to stay and how to get there.
Jakarta
Jakarta
Dry season (May-September) offers pleasant weather.
Kuta Lombok
West Nusa Tenggara
May to October for sunny days, calm seas, and ideal surfing conditions.
Mataram
West Nusa Tenggara
May to October for dry, sunny days.
Senggigi
West Nusa Tenggara
May to October offers dry, sunny weather, perfect for beach activities.
Banyuwangi
East Java
April to October for dry weather and clear views of Ijen.
Canggu
Bali
Dry season, April to October, offers perfect weather and surf.
Denpasar
Bali
April to October offers dry, sunny weather, perfect for exploration.
Kuta
Bali
April to October offers dry, sunny days perfect for beach activities.
Nusa Dua
Bali
April to October offers dry, sunny weather, ideal for beach activities.
Seminyak
Bali
Visit Seminyak from April to October for dry, sunny weather and ideal beach conditions.
Ubud
Bali
April to October offers dry, sunny days perfect for exploration.
Uluwatu
Bali
April to October offers dry, sunny weather ideal for exploring and surfing.
Yogyakarta
Special Region of Yogyakarta
May to September
Labuan Bajo
East Nusa Tenggara
April to November