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

In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.

Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang — May climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Penang
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	40°C	38°C
Avg high / low	34° / 25°	31° / 25°
Rainfall	290 mm	274 mm
Rainy days	27	28
Humidity	87%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	115	64

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in May?: In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.