What is the weather like in Johor Bahru vs Penang in May?

In May, Johor Bahru averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 249 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.

Johor Bahru vs Penang in May

Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Johor Bahru is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Johor Bahru vs Penang — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Johor Bahru	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	31° / 25°
Rainfall	249 mm	274 mm
Rainy days	29	28
Humidity	88%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	74	64

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

Month by month

Johor Bahru 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February53
Penang 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February65

Johor Bahru vs Penang in May — FAQ

Is May better in Johor Bahru or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Johor Bahru is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Johor Bahru vs Penang in May?: In May, Johor Bahru averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 249 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.