Malaysia in May
May is one of the best times to visit Malaysia.
Great time
Low season
Malaysia. May. The East Coast enjoys dry weather and glorious sunshine. The sea is relatively calm, perfect for snorkelling explorations around coral reefs. The west coast, on the other hand, is now in its rainy season, so heavy downpours should be expected, albeit short-lived.
Festivals in May
Wesak Day Celebration (approximate dates)
Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, marked with temple processions. Lunar date, usually May.
Full moon of the month of Vesak, usually in May; in years with an extra lunar month it can move to late April or June.
Where to go in Malaysia
MalaccaMalacca (Melaka) is a historic port city on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its remarkably layered…
Perhentian IslandsThe Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil) are twin islands off the northeast coast of Terengganu, consistently ranked among Southeast…
Tioman IslandTioman Island (Pulau Tioman) is a large, mountainous island off the east coast of Pahang, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve covered in primary rainforest…
Redang IslandPulau Redang is one of Malaysia's most pristine coral islands, a protected marine park in the South China Sea off the coast of Terengganu with some of the…
Pangkor IslandPulau Pangkor is a relaxed fishing island off the coast of Perak on Malaysia's west side, sheltered from the worst of the northeast monsoon and therefore…
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is Malaysia's bustling federal capital and a dynamic metropolis where Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures intersect amid soaring skyscrapers. The…
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