Weather in Kuala Lumpur in May
In an average May, Kuala Lumpur sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
1998-05-20
Lowest
27°C
2007-05-09
Low
Highest
25°C
2024-05-27
Lowest
20°C
1981-05-30
Feels-like
Highest
54°C
1998-05-20
Lowest
27°C
2007-05-09
Humidity
Highest
24.4 g/m³
2020-05-08
Lowest
19.5 g/m³
2012-05-07
Wind
Highest
16 km/h
1986-05-07
Lowest
4 km/h
2024-05-04
Gust
Highest
48 km/h
2019-05-05
Lowest
14 km/h
1995-05-04
Precip
Wettest
502 mm
2024
Driest
119 mm
2003
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