Taiping weather in May (Perak, Malaysia)

What should you pack for a trip to Taiping in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Taiping typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 33°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 25°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Taiping in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 222 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Taiping. February, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taiping, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 222 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Penang, Malaysia (72 KM, 44 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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