Weather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May
In an average May, Kuala Lumpur sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
35°C
1990-05-01
Lowest
26°C
2006-05-27
Low
Highest
26°C
2024-05-07
Lowest
21°C
2005-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
2020-05-28
Lowest
26°C
2006-05-27
Humidity
Highest
24.7 g/m³
2024-05-02
Lowest
19.5 g/m³
2012-05-09
Wind
Highest
16 km/h
1990-05-16
Lowest
3 km/h
2009-05-12
Precip
Wettest
343 mm
1993
Driest
68 mm
2009
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