Weather in May in Kedah
Planning a getaway to Kedah this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Kedah in May?
Kedah is a region in Malaysia. May in Kedah generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Teluk Datai to 33°C in Changlun. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Changlun and 27°C in Teluk Datai. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Changlun with an average of 204 mm to heavy rainfall in Alor Setar with 246 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kedah in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kedah climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kedah?
Pantai Cenang
In May Pantai Cenang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuah
In May Kuah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kampung Padang Masirat
In May Kampung Padang Masirat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alor Setar
In May Alor Setar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sungai Petani
In May Sungai Petani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kedah, in Malaysia.
Is May the best time to visit Kedah?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Kedah with often poor weather in Pantai Cenang.
Generally speaking, January and February provide pleasant weather in Pantai Cenang. On the other hand, the months of May, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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