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Kangar weather in May (Perlis, Malaysia)

Curious about the climate in Kangar this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Kangar includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 32°C. At night, they generally drop to 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

Kangar in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kangar. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kangar, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 220 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
Data from: Langkawi, Malaysia (44 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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