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Slim River Weather in May

Slim River in May

The short of it: Slim River in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 268 mm (10.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 18 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 268 mm · daylight 12 h 18 min

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

Thirty years of records give Slim River an average May high of 33°, a low of 24° and some 268 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 268 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 18 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, Slim River runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Sungkai, 21 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Slim River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 92 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 18 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SungkaiPerak21 km NNW33°24°284 mm
Tanjong MalimPerak22 km SE33°24°277 mm
BidurPerak34 km NNW33°24°303 mm
Cangkat JongPerak35 km WNW33°24°229 mm
Kuala Kubu BaharuSelangor41 km SE32°23°273 mm
Tapah RoadPerak43 km NNW33°24°300 mm
Teluk IntanPerak47 km WNW32°24°209 mm
Sungai BesarSelangor49 km WSW33°24°184 mm
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The Almanac · Slim River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 268 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Slim River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°288 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
February32°23°182 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
March33°23°283 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April33°23°360 mm4 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May33°24°268 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
June33°23°170 mm5 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
July32°23°173 mm5 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
August32°23°200 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
September32°23°245 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°341 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November32°23°411 mm4 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
December31°23°306 mm5 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Slim River in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Slim River in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 268 mm (10.6 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 268 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Slim River?

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

How long are the days in Slim River in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 18 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Slim River in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Slim River in May?

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

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