When to go · Brunei
Brunei in May
Great month. Good weather; Hari Raya Haji (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Low
- Brunei
- Prices
- Low
- Brunei
Verdict
Good weather; Hari Raya Haji (check).
Weather in May
- Coast and capital · Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seriabest weather
Hot and humid all year (around 32 °C); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.
- Temburong rainforest · Ulu Temburong, Bangarbest weather
River levels decide longboat trips; very wet in the north-east monsoon.
- Bandar Seri Begawan32° / 24°, 14 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
31 May
Public holiday.
Hari Raya Haji and Islamic New Year
Moves yearly (check)
Public holidays.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Brunei
- Low
- Prices · Brunei
- Low
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Coast and capital
Best weather of the year (Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seria)
Temburong rainforest
Best weather of the year (Ulu Temburong, Bangar)
Hot; occasional storms.