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Malaysia in May: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What May is actually like in Malaysia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 29°C
- Average low
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 215mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 1st warmest month of Malaysia's year. The 9th wettest month, at 8% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in May
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- May 1 Hari Pekerja
- May 26 Hari Arafah (cuti serantau)
- May 27 Hari Raya Aidil Adha
- May 28 Hari Raya Aidil Adha (hari kedua) (cuti serantau)
- May 30 Pesta Kaamatan Sabah (cuti serantau)
- May 31 Pesta Kaamatan Sabah (Hari Kedua) (cuti serantau)
- May 31 Hari Wesak
- May 16 Hari Arafah (cuti serantau) (tentatif)
- May 17 Hari Raya Aidil Adha (tentatif)
- May 18 Hari Raya Aidil Adha (hari kedua) (cuti serantau) (tentatif)
- May 31 Pesta Kaamatan Sabah diperhatikan (cuti serantau)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Kota Kinabalu, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.