Kuala Lumpur vs Siem Reap in May
Siem Reap is the better pick in May — 53 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Siem Reap is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
Kuala Lumpur vs Siem Reap — May climate, side by side
| Kuala Lumpur | Siem Reap | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 46/100 (F) | 53/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | 40°C | 42°C |
| Avg high / low | 34° / 25° | 35° / 26° |
| Rainfall | 290 mm | 140 mm |
| Rainy days | 27 | 20 |
| Humidity | 87% | 76% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 115 | 58 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Kuala Lumpur vs Siem Reap in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Siem Reap?
- Siem Reap is the better pick in May — 53 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Siem Reap is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
- What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Siem Reap in May?
- In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Siem Reap averages 35°C high / 26°C low with about 140 mm.