What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in May?

In May, Kota Kinabalu averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 331 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in May

Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	41°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 25°	31° / 25°
Rainfall	331 mm	274 mm
Rainy days	27	28
Humidity	88%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	44	64

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kota Kinabalu or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in May?: In May, Kota Kinabalu averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 331 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.