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Genting Highlands weather in May (Selangor, Malaysia)

Is Genting Highlands a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Genting Highlands typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 32°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 23°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Genting Highlands in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 224 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 207 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Genting Highlands, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 224 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 207 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (43 KM, 27 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.

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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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