Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Langkawi
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
87°F
Very warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 25 wet days, more than in most months.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
91%May Heat feel
Warm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 89°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
87°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 91°F
Rain48%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday85°F
Feels 93°F
Rain55%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain38%
Cloud83%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain41%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 78 | 1.9 | 8 | 8.0 | 72 | 83 |
| Feb | 88 | 78 | 1.8 | 8 | 8.3 | 69 | 84 |
| Mar | 88 | 79 | 4.2 | 16 | 7.6 | 73 | 85 |
| Apr | 87 | 79 | 7.1 | 24 | 7.5 | 79 | 86 |
| May | 86 | 80 | 8.3 | 25 | 6.6 | 81 | 87 |
| Jun | 86 | 80 | 6.5 | 22 | 6.7 | 80 | 86 |
| Jul | 85 | 79 | 6.7 | 21 | 6.6 | 80 | 86 |
| Aug | 85 | 79 | 9.0 | 24 | 6.1 | 81 | 85 |
| Sep | 85 | 78 | 9.4 | 25 | 5.4 | 82 | 85 |
| Oct | 84 | 78 | 11.9 | 28 | 5.5 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 84 | 78 | 10.7 | 26 | 6.1 | 83 | 85 |
| Dec | 85 | 78 | 5.0 | 15 | 6.7 | 79 | 84 |
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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 4, 2026
Data & methodology