Sarawak weather in May
Planning a getaway to Sarawak 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 Sarawak in May?
Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. May in Sarawak generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Miri to 33°C in Kuching. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kuching and 26°C in Miri. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Miri with an average of 183 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuching with 258 mm. The city Kuching usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Sarawak for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sarawak climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarawak?
Kuching
In May Kuching 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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Miri
In May Miri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sibu
In May Sibu 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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Santubong
In May Santubong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bintulu
In May Bintulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 Sarawak, in Malaysia.
Is May the best time to visit Sarawak?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Sarawak due to the typically poor weather in Kuching.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly unpleasant weather in Kuching.
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