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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 42/100

Semporna in May

Mixed · 42/100Beach 57/100
High / low29° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation184 mm29 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
4.48° N, 118.61° EElevation 7 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
When to goSemporna · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42May
Best timeFeb–Apr
May: high / low29° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Semporna averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 184 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

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

May scores 42/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Semporna. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 18:12 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 42/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%60%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%68%

Beach score this month: 57/100 (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 Semporna this month

Kunak
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Kunak

Sabah · 46 km NW
30°May high
27wet days
38score
Kunak
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
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
Pasir Gudang
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Pasir Gudang

Johor
29°May high
28wet days
39score
Pasir Gudang
·Questions

Semporna in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Semporna?

May scores 42/100 for Semporna, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Semporna in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Semporna in May?

Semporna receives about 184 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Semporna in May?

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