May weather forecast
Kota Bharu, Malaysia

Concerning the temperature, May in Kota Bharu is the warmest month of the year, with highs reaching up to 32.7°C. Positioned between the lesser warm April and June, this month sets the pace for the ensuing warmer months. Despite the rising temperatures, the rainfall doesn't take a backseat and sees an increase, setting a stage for the upcoming predominance of monsoon. The trend of shrinking sunshine hours continues from April, while the sea temperature reaches its peak for the year. Marking the end of the first half of the year, May's weather can be best summed up as the gateway to the subsequent monsoon months.

Temperature

In Kota Bharu, the highest average temperatures are observed in May, with a high of 32.7°C and a low of 24.2°C.

Rainfall

In Kota Bharu, during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 2599mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 30.3°C, May is the month with the warmest seawater in Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
Note: For swimming, other intense water activities, temperature above 30°C is arguably unpleasant, as the water cooling effect is missing.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of May, in Kota Bharu, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:22 pm +08.

Sunshine

In Kota Bharu, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

January through May, July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 12 transforms into the following instructions:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more even on cloudy days, particularly after a swim or outdoor exercise. Alert! Sand and water increase UV exposure due to their reflective properties.