Sepilok weather in May (Sabah, Malaysia)

Is Sepilok a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Sepilok tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 33°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Sepilok in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Sepilok. April typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sepilok climate page with graphs.

 

Sepilok, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 211 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sandakan, Malaysia (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in May

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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