What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in May?

In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in May

Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur — May climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	41°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 25°	34° / 25°
Rainfall	94 mm	290 mm
Rainy days	12	27
Humidity	68%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	67	115

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

Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Kuala Lumpur?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in May?: In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.