Country Overview For Malaysia
The climate in Malaysia is typically tropical; annual southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons. The terrain: coastal plains rising to hills and mountains. For Kuala Lumpur in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 32°C with the average minimum 23°C, while in June the average maximum is 33°C with a minimum of 24°C. The wettest month for Kuala Lumpur is November with an average of 333.0mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is June with 139.4mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR MAY
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Lipis.
Temperature
Throughout the month of May daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 33°C that's about 92°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 25°C, that's 77°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in May has been 36°C that's 97°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 22°C, about 72°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for May is around 77%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels you can expect dangerous heat conditions. Sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity (see heat index for more information).
Wind
The average daily wind speed in May has been around 6 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 4 mph, or 3 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 63 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 39 mph, or 34 knots.
Fog
On average the month of May is not affected by foggy conditions.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.