Kuala Lumpur vs Langkawi in May

Langkawi is the better pick in May — 69 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Langkawi is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs LangkawiMay climate, side by side

Kuala LumpurLangkawi
Comfort score46/100 (F)69/100 (C)
Feels-like high40°C39°C
Avg high / low34° / 25°32° / 26°
Rainfall290 mm244 mm
Rainy days2726
Humidity87%83%
Air quality (AQI)11540

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Langkawi in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Langkawi?
Langkawi is the better pick in May — 69 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Langkawi is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Langkawi in May?
In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Langkawi averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 244 mm.