SeasonMapIpoh weather in May
Malaysia
May in Ipoh: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 23 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Ipoh · #1188 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ipoh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 209 mm / 8.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 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 Ipoh 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.
BusyMid-year break in Malaysia, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ipoh'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).
Fair weatherIpoh's best weather comes in January, June and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ipoh in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk23 rainy days and about 209 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 Ipoh — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ipoh?
Ipoh in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ipoh?
- May in Ipoh: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 23 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Ipoh on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Ipoh in May?
- In May, Ipoh averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 209.4 mm of rain over roughly 23 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ipoh in May?
- Ipoh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.
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Within 300 km: Penang's Wesak Day on 31 May, and Perhentian Islands' Turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Sep.