Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Kuching, Malaysia in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
240mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kuching, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is one of Kuching's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May240mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Kuching's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMarch to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Kuching's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Kuching's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May sits close to Kuching's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
