Selangor Weather in May

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

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Petaling Jaya Shah Alam Subang Jaya Sepang

Thinking about venturing to Selangor, 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 Selangor in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Morib to 33°C (91°F) in Shah Alam. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Shah Alam and 26°C (79°F) in Morib. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Selangor, Malaysia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kuala Selangor with an average of 170 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Ampang with 241 mm (9.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Petaling Jaya sees close to 207 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Selangor by month

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

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December31°C (88°F)
Best Time to Visit Selangor →

Best Places to Visit in Selangor in May

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

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 Selangor

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

Temperature range in Selangor (May)

Precipitation variation in Selangor (May)

Petaling Jaya

In May Petaling Jaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
207 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
267 mm (11 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Petaling Jaya →

Shah Alam

In May Shah Alam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
207 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
179 mm (7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Shah Alam →

Subang Jaya

In May Subang Jaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
207 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Subang Jaya →

Sepang

In May Sepang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
207 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Sepang →

Seri Kembangan

In May Seri Kembangan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
207 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Seri Kembangan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Selangor, in Malaysia.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Petaling Jaya 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Shah Alam 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Subang Jaya 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Sepang 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Seri Kembangan 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Puchong 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)

Selangor weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Selangor, Malaysia brings poor weather. In Petaling Jaya, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

In Petaling Jaya, the average daytime high in May is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Selangor, Malaysia, with Petaling Jaya averaging around 205 mm (8.1 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Selangor, Malaysia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Petaling Jaya, May may not be the ideal time to visit Selangor, Malaysia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Petaling Jaya.

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