Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
91°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Hot, very humid days average highs in the low 90s, with warm nights in the mid-70s. Rain falls on most days.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
91°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 26 wet days, more than in most months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
90%May Heat feel
Hot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 99° and nights feel near 87°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
12%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 88°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 92°F
Rain24%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday89°F
Feels 99°F
Rain65%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon88°F
Feels 98°F
Rain70%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 94°F
Rain37%
Cloud89%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 74 | 8.0 | 21 | 6.0 | 84 |
| Feb | 90 | 74 | 6.4 | 18 | 6.8 | 81 |
| Mar | 91 | 75 | 10.3 | 26 | 6.7 | 84 |
| Apr | 91 | 76 | 11.7 | 28 | 6.6 | 86 |
| May | 91 | 76 | 9.1 | 26 | 6.7 | 86 |
| Jun | 90 | 76 | 7.0 | 23 | 6.5 | 85 |
| Jul | 89 | 75 | 6.8 | 23 | 6.5 | 84 |
| Aug | 89 | 75 | 8.9 | 25 | 6.1 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 75 | 9.3 | 25 | 5.5 | 85 |
| Oct | 89 | 75 | 11.3 | 26 | 5.5 | 86 |
| Nov | 89 | 75 | 14.8 | 28 | 5.1 | 88 |
| Dec | 88 | 75 | 10.7 | 25 | 5.2 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Data & methodology