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Papar weather in May (Sabah, Malaysia)

Is Papar a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Papar tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 30°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Papar in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 229 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Papar. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Papar, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 213 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (25 KM, 15 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.

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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