What is the weather like in Kuching vs Penang in May?

In May, Kuching averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 281 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.

Kuching vs Penang in May

Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuching is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kuching vs Penang — May climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuching	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	40°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 25°	31° / 25°
Rainfall	281 mm	274 mm
Rainy days	27	28
Humidity	89%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	54	64

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

Month by month

Kuching 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best July50
Penang 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February65

Kuching vs Penang in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuching or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuching is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kuching vs Penang in May?: In May, Kuching averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 281 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.