Kuching weather in May

May in Kuching: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 25 rainy days.
#2 of 12 months in Kuching · #795 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kuching in May
No notes yet. Open Kuching on the map to add the first one.
Kuching climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 197 mm / 7.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Kuching?
Loading map…
Kuching in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kuching?
- May in Kuching: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 25 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kuching on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Kuching in May?
- In May, Kuching averages a daily high of 30.8°C and a low of 25°C, with about 197.1 mm of rain over roughly 24.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kuching in May?
- Kuching has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.