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

In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Manila averages 35°C high / 26°C low with about 108 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Manila in May

Manila is the better pick in May — 59 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Manila is sweltering, rainy, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Manila — May climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Manila
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	40°C	40°C
Avg high / low	34° / 25°	35° / 26°
Rainfall	290 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	27	14
Humidity	87%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	115	71

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Manila in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Manila?: Manila is the better pick in May — 59 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Manila is sweltering, rainy, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Manila in May?: In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Manila averages 35°C high / 26°C low with about 108 mm.