Tanah Rata weather in May (Pahang, Malaysia)

Thinking of visiting Tanah Rata in May? Check the weather first! Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Tanah Rata typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Tanah Rata in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 267 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 134 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Tanah Rata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 267 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 134 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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