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

In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Singapore averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 249 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore in May

Singapore is the better pick in May — 53 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Singapore is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇸🇬 Singapore
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	40°C	38°C
Avg high / low	34° / 25°	31° / 26°
Rainfall	290 mm	249 mm
Rainy days	27	29
Humidity	87%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	115	58

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

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Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore?: Singapore is the better pick in May — 53 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Singapore is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore in May?: In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Singapore averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 249 mm.