Weather in Kuala Lumpur in May
May in Kuala Lumpur is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Malaysia, this is how Kuala Lumpur actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. May is the peak of the warm side of the year in Kuala Lumpur. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 29°C
25–34°C
- Rainfall
- 232 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Kuala Lumpur. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember May for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for May in Kuala Lumpur is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Kuala Lumpur in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Kuala Lumpur
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Kuala Lumpur
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FAQs about Kuala Lumpur
Climate averages for Kuala Lumpur, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is between June and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
May is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 360 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
