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.

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 Islands — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇲🇾 Perhentian Islands
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	40°C	38°C
Avg high / low	34° / 25°	31° / 26°
Rainfall	290 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	27	20
Humidity	87%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	115	42

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

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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.