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Tanjong Tokong weather in May (Penang, Malaysia)

How does the May weather in Tanjong Tokong compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Tanjong Tokong usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 32°C, cooling down at night to around 26°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Tanjong Tokong in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 238 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 181 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 Tanjong Tokong. January, February, March, June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tanjong Tokong, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 238 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 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.

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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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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