Malaysia weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
Daytime
33°
Night
25°
☀️ Day length
12 h 19 min
Chance of rain
58%
Thunder days
61%
Humid days
100%
In May, Malaysia averages about 33° during the day and 25° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 58% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.
Malaysia weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 31℃ | 24℃ | 56% |
| February ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 42% |
| March | 32℃ | 24℃ | 37% |
| April | 33℃ | 25℃ | 54% |
| May | 33℃ | 25℃ | 58% |
| June | 33℃ | 25℃ | 43% |
| July | 32℃ | 24℃ | 47% |
| August ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 56% |
| September ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 60% |
| October ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 65% |
| November ★ | 31℃ | 24℃ | 80% |
| December ★ | 31℃ | 24℃ | 68% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Malaysia in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seremban | 34℃ | 25℃ | 31℃ | 65% |
| Kuala Lumpur | 33℃ | 25℃ | - | 71% |
| Kuantan | 33℃ | 24℃ | 32℃ | 57% |
| Ipoh | 33℃ | 25℃ | - | 67% |
| Kuala Terengganu | 33℃ | 26℃ | 32℃ | 31% |
| Sandakan | 32℃ | 25℃ | 33℃ | 45% |
| Malacca | 32℃ | 25℃ | 31℃ | 58% |
| Miri | 32℃ | 24℃ | 32℃ | 58% |
| Kulim | 32℃ | 25℃ | 32℃ | 62% |
| Alor Setar | 32℃ | 25℃ | 32℃ | 61% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Malaysia.