Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Kuala Lumpur with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kuala Lumpur in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kuala Lumpur with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kuala Lumpur will be around 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 206 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 60% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Kuala Lumpur. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kuala Lumpur in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
206 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Kuala Lumpur. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kuala Lumpur in May
With 38°C, Kuala Lumpur hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kuala Lumpur
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kuala Lumpur, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kuala Lumpur
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kuala Lumpur, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Kuala Lumpur.
Daily UV Index in May in Kuala Lumpur
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kuala Lumpur, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kuala Lumpur Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kuala Lumpur, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kuala Lumpur Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kuala Lumpur, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kuala Lumpur
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