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

In May, Jakarta averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.

Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur in May

Jakarta is the better pick in May — 62 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur — May climate, side by side

	Jakarta	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	40°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	34° / 25°
Rainfall	123 mm	290 mm
Rainy days	20	27
Humidity	84%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	169	115

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

Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur in May — FAQ

Is May better in Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur?: Jakarta is the better pick in May — 62 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, rainy, poor air quality, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur in May?: In May, Jakarta averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.