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Bayan Lepas weather in May (Penang, Malaysia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Bayan Lepas this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

May in Bayan Lepas generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 32°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Bayan Lepas in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bayan Lepas. January, February, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bayan Lepas climate page with graphs.

 

Bayan Lepas, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 236 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Penang, Malaysia (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in May

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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