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When to go · Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur in May

Mixed month. Hot and humid; showers.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
33°C / 24°C
average high / low
Rain days
16
Crowds
Medium
Malaysia overall
Prices
Medium
Malaysia overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Kuala Lumpur

Hot and humid; showers.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Kuala LumpurHighs around 33 °C, lows around 24 °C, 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.

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

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