Perlis Weather in May

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

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Kangar Arau Kuala Perlis

Thinking about venturing to Perlis, Malaysia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Perlis in May

Perlis, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. May in Perlis generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Kangar. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Perlis, Malaysia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Arau with an average of 215 mm (8.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuala Perlis with 228 mm (9 in).

Explore Perlis by month

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

January32°C (90°F) February34°C (93°F) March34°C (93°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Perlis in May

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

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 Perlis

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

Temperature range in Perlis (May)

Precipitation variation in Perlis (May)

Kangar

In May Kangar 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
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kangar →

Arau

In May Arau 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)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Arau →

Kuala Perlis

In May Kuala Perlis 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
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
228 mm (9 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kuala Perlis →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kangar 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Arau 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Kuala Perlis 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 228 mm (9 in)

Perlis weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Perlis, Malaysia generally has poor weather conditions. Kangar sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Kangar peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Perlis, Malaysia peaks during May. Kangar averages roughly 220 mm (8.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Perlis, Malaysia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kangar, May may not be the ideal time to visit Perlis, Malaysia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly tolerable weather in Kangar. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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