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Bintulu Weather in May

During May, Bintulu experiences very high daytime temperatures of 32°C (90°F) and cooler nights around 25°C (77°F). May sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Bintulu in May

As part of the rainy season, Bintulu sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 217 mm (8.5 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Bintulu in May

In May, expect very high temperatures in Bintulu, with highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) at night. The hottest part of the day is usually in the afternoon, so lighter clothing can help you stay comfortable. Nights stay warm at around 25°C (77°F), so light bedding and good ventilation are worth thinking about.

Sunshine in Bintulu in May

The month enjoys around 206 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

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Bintulu Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C (77°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C (90°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 217 mm (8.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 206 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Best Places in Malaysia in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Bintulu in May

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Bintulu in May

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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