SeasonMapMalaysia in May
May is Malaysia's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 11 destinations average 65/100, led by Perhentian Islands at 84 — 31°C and 19 rainy days — while Kota Kinabalu is warmer at 37°C and scores 58.
#8 of 12 months for Malaysia · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malaysia in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perhentian Islands | Island | 31°C | 104 mm · 19 days | 84 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Tioman | Island | 25°C | 160 mm · 25 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 3 | Langkawi | Island | 30°C | 232 mm · 26 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 4 | Penang | Island | 35°C | 278 mm · 27 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 5 | Cameron Highlands | Trekking hub | 25°C | 299 mm · 26 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 6 | Kuching | City | 31°C | 197 mm · 25 days | 60 tier C | Yes |
| 7 | Malacca | City | 30°C | 195 mm · 25 days | 60 tier C | — |
| 8 | Ipoh | City | 30°C | 209 mm · 23 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 9 | Kota Kinabalu | City | 37°C | 242 mm · 25 days | 58 tier D | — |
| 10 | Johor Bahru | City | 30°C | 223 mm · 28 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 11 | Kuala Lumpur | City | 37°C | 238 mm · 23 days | 55 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Malaysia in May
- Turtle nesting · Perhentian Islands · 1 Apr – 30 Sep (usually)
- Malaysian school holidays · Perhentian Islands · 20 May – 15 Sep (usually)
- LIMA aerospace exhibition · Langkawi · 15–31 May (usually)
- Wesak Day · Penang · 31 May
- Mid-year school break · Cameron Highlands · 20 May – 10 Jul (usually)
- Kaamatan harvest festival · Kota Kinabalu · 30–31 May
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of Malaysia's 5 well-known places this month.