May · Malaysia
Best time to visit Ipoh in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ipoh 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
4.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 211 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Ipoh scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 211 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ipoh is Malaysia's tin-mining city turned food stop, ringed by limestone hills and cave temples.
May in Ipoh — the hardest end of the year
May averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
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 4.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ipoh in May?
- In May, Ipoh averages 25°C, 211 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ipoh?
- May earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ipoh 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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