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Setapak Weather in May

Setapak in May

The short of it: Setapak in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 24° · rain 226 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

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

May in Setapak brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 24°, with about 226 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Setapak, with afternoons near 33°. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Setapak runs about middling and about as wet in May. Wangsa Maju, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Setapak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 65 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Wangsa MajuKuala Lumpur2 km ESE33°24°226 mm
Taman MelatiKuala Lumpur2 km NNW32°23°230 mm
Taman MelawatiSelangor2 km E32°23°230 mm
TitiwangsaKuala Lumpur4 km SW33°24°224 mm
SentulKuala Lumpur6 km WSW33°24°224 mm
Batu CavesSelangor6 km NW33°24°231 mm
Bukit BintangKuala Lumpur7 km SSW33°24°220 mm
AmpangKuala Lumpur8 km SE33°24°213 mm

The Almanac · Setapak 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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The height of summer in Setapak, with afternoons near 33°. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Setapak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°228 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
February33°23°161 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
March33°24°246 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦
April33°24°291 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦
May33°24°226 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦
June33°24°166 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
July33°23°150 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
August33°23°186 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
September33°23°213 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°313 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November32°24°393 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December32°24°287 mm5 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Setapak in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Setapak in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Setapak, with afternoons near 33°. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Setapak?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Setapak in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Setapak in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Setapak in May?

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

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