SeasonMapCameron Highlands (Tanah Rata) weather in May
Malaysia
May in Cameron Highlands: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Cameron Highlands · #1117 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cameron Highlands in May
Other months in Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands's forum rates February through August as the better stretch, sunny days with genuinely chilly nights thanks to the highland elevation. Regulars put daytime temperatures around 22-25°C up at Brinchang, dropping to 16-19°C after dark — a real jacket earns its place here even though this is Malaysia, a rarity for the country.
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Cameron Highlands climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 299 mm / 11.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cameron Highlands in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsMid-year school break, Mid-year break in Malaysia, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cameron Highlands's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherCameron Highlands's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Cameron Highlands in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Mid-year school break
20 May – 10 Jul · usuallySchool holidaysCrowdedThe first of the two family waves. Strawberry farms and the butterfly park run queues, and Tanah Rata's main street becomes a car park in the afternoon. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 299 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Cameron Highlands — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Cameron Highlands in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Cameron Highlands?
- May in Cameron Highlands: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Cameron Highlands on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Cameron Highlands in May?
- In May, Cameron Highlands averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 299.1 mm of rain over roughly 28.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cameron Highlands in May?
- Cameron Highlands has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: Penang's Wesak Day on 31 May, and Perhentian Islands' Turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Sep.