When to go · Ipoh
Ipoh in May
Good month. Outside the best window (All year; Jan–Feb are the driest months). Across Malaysia: Perhentian and Redang at their best; Borneo drying out.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GoodMalaysia month rating
Outside the best window (All year; Jan–Feb are the driest months). Across Malaysia: Perhentian and Redang at their best; Borneo drying out.
Weather in May
- IpohHighs around 33 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 16 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 16 days
- West coast, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Ipohfine
Hot and humid all year (31–34 °C); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.Hot and humid all year (88–93 °F); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- Medium
Malaysia overall: Perhentian and Redang at their best; Borneo drying out.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast