Shah Alam weather in May (Selangor, Malaysia)

Looking to travel to Shah Alam in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Shah Alam typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 33°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Shah Alam in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Shah Alam. February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shah Alam, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Shah Alam in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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