Kuching weather in May

Kuching, Malaysia
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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

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Kuching climate normals — May

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Rainfall197 mm / 7.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days25 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 77°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind7 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.

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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.

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