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Malaysia weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 90°F in Malaysia in May and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 16 days with some rainfall and typically 8.2 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 90°F max day temperature
90 - 7 hours of sunshine per day
- 16 days with some rainfall
16 - 73°F min night temperature
73 - 12 hours of daylight per day
12 - Very High heat & humidity
VH - 8.2 inches of monthly rainfall
8.2 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
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The May weather guide for Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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- Sibu
- Tioman
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How hot is it in Malaysia in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 90°F in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May with very high heat and humidity, falling to 73°F at night.
How sunny is it in Malaysia in May?
There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May - that's 55% of daylight hours.
Does it rain in Malaysia in May?
There are usually 16 days with some rain in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May and the average monthly rainfall is 8.2 inches.
Malaysia May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Malaysia in May 2026. Select a month to view Malaysia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Malaysia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Kuala Lumpur.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 07:03 | 19:17 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 07:02 | 19:17 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 07:02 | 19:20 |
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