Permatang Kuching Weather in May

What's the weather like in Permatang Kuching (Pulau Pinang) in May 2024?

The climate in Permatang Kuching during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the spring in Permatang Kuching and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Permatang Kuching weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.7°C 89.1°F
Nightly temperature 24.1°C 75.4°F
Average temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 235 mm 9.3 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Permatang Kuching with around 235mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Permatang Kuching

Permatang Kuching average temperature in May

May rainfall

Permatang Kuching average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Permatang Kuching average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Permatang Kuching in May 2024.

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Permatang Kuching weather stats

Permatang Kuching weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: January 102mm 4ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: September 30.4°C 86.7°F
Wettest month: October 383mm 15.1ins
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