May weather forecast
Malaysia

May ushers in the transition from the first inter-monsoon season to the Southwest Monsoon in Malaysia. As such, this month sees a slight increase in rainfall and cloud cover. The west coast of the peninsula, including cities like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Malacca, experiences average rainfall amounts of approximately 200mm (7.87") to 250mm (9.84"). On the other hand, the eastern regions of the peninsula and Borneo, including cities like Kuantan and Kuching, witness a further decline in precipitation, with average amounts dropping to about 200mm (7.87").

Average temperatures in May remain consistent with previous months, with a range of 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). The humid tropical heat persists across the country, making it feel hotter than the actual temperatures.

In terms of sunlight, May sees a slight decrease in average daily hours, falling to about 7 hours per day due to increased cloud cover. However, there are still significant periods of bright and sunny weather.

The Cameron Highlands, as in the previous months, continue to offer a cooler retreat from the tropical heat, with temperatures ranging between 14°C (57.2°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). Rainfall in the highlands remains substantial, with afternoon thunderstorms still a common occurrence. Visitors should be prepared for sudden weather changes, with spells of sunshine quickly shifting to heavy showers.

May serves as a prelude to the Southwest Monsoon, setting the stage for the shift in weather patterns and rainfall distribution across the country in the coming months.

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• Kuala Lumpur - May »
  January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 287.9 days and collects up to 866mm (34.09") of precipitation.
• George Town - May »
  On the last day of the month, in George Town sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:28 pm +08. May is the month with the warmest seawater in George Town, with an average sea temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F).
• Johor Bahru - May »
  May and June, with an average sea temperature of 30.2°C (86.4°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The months with the highest UV index in Johor Bahru are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Ipoh - May »
  In Ipoh, during May, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 194mm (7.64") of precipitation. In Ipoh in May, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 194mm (7.64") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kuching - May »
  In Kuching in May, the average water temperature is 30°C (86°F). In Kuching in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kota Kinabalu - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kota Kinabalu, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:26 pm +08. The months with the lowest UV index in Kota Kinabalu are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Shah Alam - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Shah Alam. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Shah Alam.
• Alor Setar - May »
  May is the month with the warmest seawater in Alor Setar, Malaysia, with an average sea temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F). The months with the highest UV index in Alor Setar are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Miri - May »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low of 25.7°C (78.3°F), May stands out as the warmest month in Miri, Malaysia. May, known for its average high temperature of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and an average low temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F), is the warmest month in Miri.
• Petaling Jaya - May »
  The temperature in Petaling Jaya hits its peak in February, April through June, recording an average high-temperature of 32.4°C (90.3°F). On the last day of the month, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:19 pm +08.
• Seremban - May »
  On the first day of May in Seremban, Malaysia, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. In Seremban, in May, during 26.6 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kuantan - May »
  May ushers in some of the highest temperatures of the year with the mercury hitting a peak of 32.8°C (91°F) in Kuantan. In Kuantan, the month of May is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 32.8°C (91°F) and a low of 23.2°C (73.8°F).