Kuala Lumpur weather in May
May in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kuala Lumpur · #573 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kuala Lumpur climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 238 mm / 9.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 115 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kuala Lumpur in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- May in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kuala Lumpur on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in May?
- In May, Kuala Lumpur averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 24°C, with about 238 mm of rain over roughly 23.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur in May?
- Kuala Lumpur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 115 in May.