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

In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Kuching averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 281 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in May

Kuching is the better pick in May — 50 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuching is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇲🇾 Kuching
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	40°C	40°C
Avg high / low	34° / 25°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	290 mm	281 mm
Rainy days	27	27
Humidity	87%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	115	54

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

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Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Kuching?: Kuching is the better pick in May — 50 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuching is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in May?: In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Kuching averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 281 mm.