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Jitra Weather in May

Jitra in May

The short of it: Jitra in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 24° · rain 222 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Jitra an average May high of 33°, a low of 24° and some 222 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Jitra runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kepala Batas, 7 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Jitra, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 27 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kepala BatasKedah7 km SSW33°25°237 mm
Anak BukitKedah11 km SSW33°25°237 mm
Alor MerahKedah12 km SSW33°25°237 mm
GunongKedah12 km SW33°24°242 mm
LanggarKedah13 km S33°25°234 mm
Kampung PeringKedah15 km NW32°24°214 mm
Pokok SenaKedah15 km SE32°24°218 mm
Kampung Padang LalangKedah17 km SW33°24°252 mm

The Almanac · Jitra Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Jitra by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°54 mm6 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
February34°23°52 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
March34°24°138 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦
April34°24°195 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦
May33°24°222 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
June32°24°161 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
July32°24°177 mm5 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
August32°24°216 mm5 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
September32°24°234 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October32°24°313 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
November32°24°238 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
December32°23°104 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jitra in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jitra in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 222 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Jitra?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Jitra in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 46 min in December to 12 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Jitra in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jitra in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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