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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 35/100

Banting in May

Mixed · 35/100Beach 48/100
High / low30° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation222 mm25 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
2.81° N, 101.50° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
When to goBanting · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low30° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Banting averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 222 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 60%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 35/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Banting. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:04 and sets at 19:18 local time, giving 12 h 15 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 3 minutes over the month.

Why 35/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%53%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%50%

Beach score this month: 48/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Banting this month

Cyberjaya
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Cyberjaya

Selangor · 21 km NE
30°May high
25wet days
32score
Cyberjaya
Putra Heights
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Putra Heights

Selangor · 22 km N
31°May high
25wet days
31score
Putra Heights
Port Klang
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Port Klang

Selangor · 24 km NW
30°May high
25wet days
34score
Port Klang
Jenjarom
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Jenjarom

Selangor · 6.6 km N
30°May high
25wet days
34score
Jenjarom
ivTop of the table

Malaysia's best in May

Where to go in May
Bandar Penawar
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Bandar Penawar

Johor
29°May high
30wet days
43score
Bandar Penawar
Semporna
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Semporna

Sabah
29°May high
29wet days
42score
Semporna
Pengerang
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Pengerang

Johor
29°May high
28wet days
42score
Pengerang
Tawau
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Tawau

Sabah
29°May high
28wet days
41score
Tawau
·Questions

Banting in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Banting?

May scores 35/100 for Banting, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Banting in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Banting in May?

Banting receives about 222 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 25 days.

Can you swim in Banting in May?

The sea averages 30°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.