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Gelugor weather in May (Malaysia)

Is May a good time to explore Gelugor weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gelugor includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 32°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 26°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Gelugor in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gelugor. January, February, June and July typically offer 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 Gelugor climate page with graphs.

 

Gelugor, 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 (7 KM, 4 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

Interested in more climate information?

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