SeasonMapKalaw (Kalaw trek) weather in May
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May in Kalaw: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Kalaw · #1024 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kalaw climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 176 mm / 6.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kalaw 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kalaw'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 weatherKalaw's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kalaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kalaw in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kalaw?
- May in Kalaw: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kalaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Kalaw in May?
- In May, Kalaw averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 19°C, with about 176 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kalaw in May?
- Kalaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.
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