SeasonMapTioman weather in May
Malaysia
May in Tioman: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Tioman · #862 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tioman climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 170 mm / 6.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tioman 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.
BusyMid-year break in Malaysia, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tioman'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 weatherTioman's best weather comes in February, March and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Tioman in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Marine park conservation fee
1 Jan – 31 DecEvery foreign visitor pays a marine park fee on arrival, collected at the Mersing ferry terminal or on landing. It is small, it is compulsory, and it is cash. Source ↗
- Season
Dive season
1 Mar – 31 Oct · usuallyThe months the dive shops are open and the crossing from Mersing is routine. Visibility is best either side of midyear, and the whole island's economy runs on this half of the calendar. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tioman — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Tioman?
Tioman in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Tioman?
- May in Tioman: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Tioman on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Tioman in May?
- In May, Tioman averages a daily high of 25.1°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 169.6 mm of rain over roughly 24.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tioman in May?
- Tioman has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
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Within 300 km: Singapore's Vesak Day on 31 May.