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When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
In general the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, September, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in August and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kuala Lumpur in different months
This is the average weather in Kuala Lumpur for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 166 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 247 mm in November.
Climate in Kuala Lumpur
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kuala Lumpur for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°C | +36°C | +38°C | +36°C | +37°C | +36°C | +36°C | +36°C | +36°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +20°C | +20°C | +22°C | +22°C | +21°C | +20°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 149 | 103 | 139 | 150 | 118 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 111 | 152 | 247 | 224 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kuala Lumpur during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kuala Lumpur is August with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kuala Lumpur looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kuala Lumpur is November with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kuala Lumpur during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 71 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 22 rainy days and 247 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuala Lumpur:
What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The hottest month in Kuala Lumpur is August with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The coldest month in Kuala Lumpur is December with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Kuala Lumpur worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kuala Lumpur could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kuala Lumpur?
if you're looking to visit Kuala Lumpur when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 71 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Kuala Lumpur
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuala Lumpur, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.