Regions that have entered the dry season 2026 May

YOGYAKARTA - Some areas in Indonesia have entered the dry season, although there are also several areas that are still being hit by rain. The areas that have entered the 2026 dry season include Java, Bali, Sumatra, and several other areas. This article will provide information regarding the areas that have been dry in May 2026.

Regions that have entered the dry season 2026

As is known, the shift from the rainy season to the dry season is expected to occur starting in May. This season's shift is in accordance with the predictions released by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

BMKG predicts that the season change occurs gradually. This means that the dry season does not occur simultaneously. In early May 2026, several regions have been recorded to enter the dry season, some of which are as follows.

Northern AcehNorth Sumatra (part)Riau (part) Riau Islands (small part)Jambi (part)South Sumatra (part)Lampung (part)Java Island (most part)Central BaliWest Nusa Tenggara (small part)South Kalimantan (west part)South Sulawesi (west part)Maluku (part)Eastern PapuaPapua PegunungaPapua Selatan (part)Estimated Drought Season Schedule 2026

The 2026 dry season schedule is estimated to start in April, May, and June. However, the biggest transition will occur in May. The peak of the drought is predicted to begin in August in most parts of Indonesia.

It is also worth noting that it is estimated that the dry season in 2026 will tend to be longer than usual. BMKG also stated that the condition will be drier than normal conditions.

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