Kinarut weather in May (Sabah, Malaysia)

Is May a good time to explore Kinarut weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Kinarut includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Kinarut in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 229 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kinarut. March typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kinarut, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 247 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 229 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (12 KM, 8 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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