What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in May?

In May, Kota Kinabalu averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 331 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in May

Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in May — 46 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	41°C	40°C
Avg high / low	33° / 25°	34° / 25°
Rainfall	331 mm	290 mm
Rainy days	27	27
Humidity	88%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	44	115

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur?: Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in May — 46 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in May?: In May, Kota Kinabalu averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 331 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm.