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Malaysia in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malaysia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Warmest
33°
Kota Bharu
Coolest
31°
Johor Bahru
Driest
134 mm
Kota Bharu
Warmest sea
31°
Alor Star
Best places in Malaysia in May
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i 66 
Malacca
Melaka · Malaysia
32° / 23° 170 mm May
i 73
Sandakan
Sabah · Malaysia
32° / 24° 136 mm May
i 71
Semporna
Sabah · Malaysia
31° / 24° 201 mm May
i 74
Pasir Gudang
Johor · Malaysia
31° / 24° 184 mm May
69
Kuantan
Pahang · Malaysia
32° / 23° 175 mm May
i 74
Pengerang
Johor · Malaysia
31° / 24° 179 mm May
i 74
Kota Tinggi
Johor · Malaysia
31° / 23° 228 mm May
i 60
George Town
Penang · Malaysia
33° / 24° 213 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | 32° | 24° | 136 mm | 30° | 73 |
| Semporna | 31° | 24° | 201 mm | 30° | 71 |
| Kuantan | 32° | 23° | 175 mm | 30° | 69 |
| Malacca | 32° | 23° | 170 mm | — | 66 |
| Kota Bharu | 33° | 24° | 134 mm | 30° | 66 |
| Bintulu | 31° | 24° | 220 mm | — | 65 |
| Miri | 32° | 24° | 232 mm | 30° | 63 |
| Kota Kinabalu | 32° | 24° | 255 mm | — | 62 |
| George Town | 33° | 24° | 213 mm | — | 60 |
| Petaling Jaya | 33° | 23° | 198 mm | — | 60 |
| Subang Jaya | 33° | 23° | 182 mm | — | 60 |
| Alor Star | 33° | 24° | 236 mm | 31° | 60 |
| Johor Bahru | 31° | 24° | 184 mm | — | 49 |
| Ipoh | 31° | 22° | 241 mm | — | 46 |
| Kuching | 32° | 23° | 246 mm | — | 37 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 33° | 23° | 204 mm | — | 36 |
FAQ
What is the weather like in Malaysia in May?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in Johor Bahru to 33° in Kota Bharu.
Where is it warmest in Malaysia in May?
Kota Bharu is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 33°.
Can you swim in Malaysia in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Alor Star at about 31°.