Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in May?
Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory is a region in Malaysia. May in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Kuala Lumpur. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kuala Lumpur with an average of 192 mm to heavy rainfall in Ampang with 241 mm. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur enjoys close to 207 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory?
Kuala Lumpur
In May Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Petaling Jaya
In May Petaling Jaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Batu Caves
In May Batu Caves generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ampang
In May Ampang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cheras
In May Cheras generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°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 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, in Malaysia.
Is May the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Kuala Lumpur, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory.
Generally speaking, February, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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