Johor Bahru weather in May
May in Johor Bahru: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 28 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Johor Bahru · #831 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Johor Bahru climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Rainfall | 223 mm / 8.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 74 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Johor Bahru in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Johor Bahru?
- May in Johor Bahru: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 28 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Johor Bahru on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Johor Bahru in May?
- In May, Johor Bahru averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 223 mm of rain over roughly 28.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Johor Bahru in May?
- Johor Bahru has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 74 in May.