What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in May?

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.

Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in May

Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in May — 47 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur — May climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	42°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	34° / 25°
Rainfall	143 mm	290 mm
Rainy days	19	27
Humidity	76%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	98	115

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur?: Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in May — 47 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.