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

In May, Medan averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 315 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.

Medan vs Penang in May

Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Medan is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Medan vs Penang — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇩 Medan	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	45/100 (F)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	40°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	31° / 25°
Rainfall	315 mm	274 mm
Rainy days	28	28
Humidity	89%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	95	64

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

Month by month

Medan 🇮🇩 Indonesiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February45
Penang 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February65

Medan vs Penang in May — FAQ

Is May better in Medan or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in May — 65 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Medan is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Medan vs Penang in May?: In May, Medan averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 315 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 274 mm.