Tawau in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 31 rainy days with an average precipitation of 225 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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May is usually the hottest month of the year in Tawau;
Average weather
☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
225 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
31 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tawau has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Tawau in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tawau for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.
Is Tawau warm or cold in May?
Tawau is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is the hottest month in Tawau, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Tawau in May
Tawau weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
166 mm
225 mm
214 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
84%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
0
Rainy days
29
31
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 166 mm to 225 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Tawau in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Tawau is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Tawau based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 235 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Tawau, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tawau wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 86% chance of precipitation and 120 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Tawau?
This is the weather in Tawau in May 2025:
1 May
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+31°C
2 May
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+31°C
3 May
☁️
+32°C
4 May
🌧️
+30°C
5 May
🌧️
+30°C
6 May
☁️
+30°C
7 May
🌧️
+31°C
8 May
☁️
+31°C
9 May
☁️
+31°C
10 May
☁️
+31°C
11 May
🌧️
+31°C
12 May
☁️
+32°C
13 May
🌧️
+32°C
14 May
🌧️
+32°C
15 May
☁️
+31°C
16 May
🌧️
+31°C
17 May
🌧️
+31°C
18 May
🌧️
+31°C
19 May
🌧️
+30°C
20 May
🌧️
+30°C
21 May
🌧️
+30°C
22 May
☁️
+29°C
23 May
🌧️
+30°C
24 May
🌧️
+31°C
25 May
🌧️
+31°C
26 May
☁️
+30°C
27 May
🌧️
+31°C
28 May
☁️
+31°C
29 May
🌧️
+31°C
30 May
☁️
+31°C
31 May
☁️
+31°C
In May 2025 Tawau had 0 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tawau climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tawau in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+28°C) and the highest in 2019 (+31°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 1424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3063 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tawau in May:
Is May a good time to visit Tawau?
It’s always a good time to visit Tawau, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Tawau in May?
May is warm in Tawau. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tawau rainy in May?
Tawau is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Tawau in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tawau in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tawau, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
