Weather in May in Malaysia
Planning a getaway to Malaysia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in May?
May in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Brinchang at 30°C to very warm in Mentekab at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Mentekab and 21°C in Brinchang. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Perhentian Island with an average of 106 mm to heavy rainfall in Bertam Valley with 275 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur enjoys approximately 207 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malaysia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Malaysia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In May Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Melaka
In May Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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George Town
In May George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Johor Bahru
In May Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kota Kinabalu
In May Kota Kinabalu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is May the best time to visit Malaysia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kuala Lumpur, May may not be the ideal time to visit Malaysia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the months of January, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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