Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in May

Perhentian Islands is the better pick in May — 79 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perhentian Islands is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian IslandsMay climate, side by side

Kuala LumpurPerhentian Islands
Comfort score46/100 (F)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high40°C38°C
Avg high / low34° / 25°31° / 26°
Rainfall290 mm122 mm
Rainy days2720
Humidity87%83%
Air quality (AQI)11542

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Perhentian Islands?
Perhentian Islands is the better pick in May — 79 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perhentian Islands is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in May?
In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 122 mm.