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When to go · Ranau

Ranau in May

Great month. Inside Ranau's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, cooler temps).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Malaysia overall
Prices
Medium
Malaysia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Ranau

Inside Ranau's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, cooler temps).

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Ranau in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • RanauHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall
Medium
Prices · Malaysia overall
Medium

Malaysia overall: Perhentian and Redang at their best; Borneo drying out.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ranau, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Mar: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Mar: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 6 (better)

    Mar: 9

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Mar: 1

May: Inside Ranau's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, cooler temps).

March: Inside Ranau's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, cooler temps).

Ranau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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