Tawau in May
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 30 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
30Rainy days (216 mm)
12:12 hDaylight
05:59Sunrise · 18:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 30 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 25°C | 156 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 29°C | 25°C | 113 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 29°C | 25°C | 146 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 29°C | 25°C | 163 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 216 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 29°C | 25°C | 213 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 29°C | 25°C | 199 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 186 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 176 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 25°C | 213 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 192 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 25°C | 189 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Tawau in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 25°C.
When is the best time to visit Tawau?
The best months are February.