May weather forecastJohol, Malaysia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Johol, Malaysia, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

The warmest months are March, May and October, with an average high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Johol is 79%.

Rainfall

In Johol, Malaysia, in May, it is raining for 21.4 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 271.9 rainfall days, and 1017mm (40.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

March, May and October, when the average high-temperature reaches 32.3°C (90.1°F), are the warmest months.

During May, Johol experiences an average high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F) and a low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 45°C (113°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout May, 87mm (3.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 14min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm +08.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average high temperature in May: 32.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March, May and October (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (22.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1010.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average wind speed in May: 4.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall in May: 87mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (132mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (44mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and September (19.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (8.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Johol, Malaysia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).