May weather forecastKapit, Malaysia

May

Weather in May

Transition from April to May is subtle, with negligible changes in daylight and sunshine hours. A reduction in monthly rainfall to 251mm (9.88") is observed in May, offering residents a slight reprieve from the usually frequent showers. Despite this relaxation in rainfall, the consistent temperatures persist. This relative balance between rainfall and temperature makes May a comfortable month to engage in outdoor activities. Consequently, visitors often take advantage of this period to explore the richness of Kapit's bio-diversity.

Temperature

In Kapit, the warmest months are April through August, registering an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F).

Rainfall

In Kapit, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 251mm (9.88") of precipitation. In Kapit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 259 days and collects up to 3479mm (136.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:32 pm +08.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Kapit, Malaysia, are April through November, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Even on overcast days, ensure the application and frequent reapplication of sunscreen with at least an SPF 30, especially post swim or outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

April through August, when the average high-temperature in Kapit reaches 31°C (87.8°F), are the warmest months.

The high-temperature, in May, in Kapit, is 31°C (87.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22°C (71.6°F).

In Kapit, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 251mm (9.88") of precipitation.

In Kapit, the average day length in May is 12h and 13min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:32 pm +08.

April through November, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Kapit are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average rainfall
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Average temperature in May
Kapit, Malaysia

  • Average high temperature in May: 31°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April, May, June, July and August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (22°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (22°C).

Average rainfall in May
Kapit, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall in May: 251mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (387mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (205mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kapit, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 6h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in May
Kapit, Malaysia

  • Average UV index in May: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).