Kedah Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kedah, Malaysia in May.

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Pantai Cenang Kuah Kampung Padang Masirat Alor Setar

Are you planning a trip a to Kedah, Malaysia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kedah in May

Kedah, Malaysia 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 (88°F) in Teluk Datai to 33°C (91°F) in Changlun. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Changlun and 27°C (81°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Kedah, Malaysia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Changlun with an average of 204 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Alor Setar with 246 mm (9.7 in).

Explore Kedah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kedah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pantai Cenang)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kedah in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kedah.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kedah

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Kedah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kedah (May)

Precipitation variation in Kedah (May)

Pantai Cenang

In May Pantai Cenang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pantai Cenang →

Kuah

In May Kuah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kuah →

Kampung Padang Masirat

In May Kampung Padang Masirat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kampung Padang Masirat →

Alor Setar

In May Alor Setar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
219 mm (8.6 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Alor Setar →

Sungai Petani

In May Sungai Petani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
181 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kedah, in Malaysia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kedah in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pantai Cenang 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Kuah 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Kampung Padang Masirat 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Alor Setar 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Sungai Petani 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Changlun 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 204 mm (8 in)

Kedah weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kedah, Malaysia in May?

Expect poor weather across Kedah, Malaysia in May. The popular destination of Pantai Cenang averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kedah, Malaysia in May?

In Pantai Cenang, the average daytime high in May is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Kedah, Malaysia get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Kedah, Malaysia, with Pantai Cenang averaging around 227 mm (8.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kedah, Malaysia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Kedah, Malaysia with often poor weather in Pantai Cenang.

Generally speaking, January and February provide tolerable weather in Pantai Cenang. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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