Petaling Jaya weather in May (Selangor, Malaysia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Petaling Jaya during May? 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 Petaling Jaya typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 33°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Petaling Jaya in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 207 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Petaling Jaya. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petaling Jaya, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (6 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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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

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