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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, October.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in August and it has 0 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 October, 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 110 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 257 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 | +31°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 |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 84 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 172 | 104 | 165 | 157 | 119 | 74 | 82 | 91 | 114 | 160 | 257 | 227 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
| 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 January with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Kuala Lumpur during the whole year:
Kuala Lumpur achieves its warmest water temperature in April, where the average sea temperature goes up to +30°C. Coldest water temperature is in January with +28°C in average.
When can you swim in Kuala Lumpur?
You can swim in Kuala Lumpur from January to December:
- In January - December the water is very warm (28°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 84%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kuala Lumpur during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 104 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 8 rainy days and 257 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 January 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, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 74 mm of rain.
Other cities in Malaysia
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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, 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.