May · Malaysia
Best time to visit Cameron Highlands in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cameron Highlands in May
Average temperature 25°C, 211 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 211 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Cameron Highlands scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 211 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cameron Highlands spreads tea estates, strawberry farms and mossy forest trails across cool Malaysian hills.
May in Cameron Highlands: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 25°C (77°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
211 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cameron Highlands in May?
- In May, Cameron Highlands averages 25°C, 211 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cameron Highlands?
- May earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cameron Highlands in May?
- Expect about 211 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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