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Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kuala Lumpur are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.

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Climate profile

Kuala Lumpur sees its warmest weather in March, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in December (around 32°C).

Annual precipitation totals roughly 2847mm — November is typically the wettest month (~356mm) and June the driest (~146mm).

A distinctly wetter period runs from January to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°17°34°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days

17/ 61
days ≥2°C above normal
37°C
highest recorded · August 31
+1.0°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-08-01: +0.1°C2026-08-02: +0.7°C2026-08-03: +1.2°C2026-08-04: +0.1°C2026-08-05: +1.3°C2026-08-06: +2.2°C2026-08-07: +2.5°C2026-08-08: +1.5°C2026-08-09: +1.3°C2026-08-10: +2.4°C2026-08-11: +2.1°C2026-08-12: +1.4°C2026-08-13: +0.2°C2026-08-14: -0.8°C2026-08-15: 0.0°C2026-08-16: +0.2°C2026-08-17: +2.5°C2026-08-18: -0.1°C2026-08-19: +0.2°C2026-08-20: +1.1°C2026-08-21: +2.0°C2026-08-22: +3.0°C2026-08-23: +3.7°C2026-08-24: +3.4°C2026-08-25: -1.7°C2026-08-26: -0.7°C2026-08-27: +0.4°C2026-08-28: +1.9°C2026-08-29: +2.3°C2026-08-30: +1.9°C2026-08-31: +4.0°C2026-09-01: +2.6°C2026-09-02: +1.2°C2026-09-03: +1.3°C2026-09-04: +2.6°C2026-09-05: +2.0°C2026-09-06: +3.7°C2026-09-07: +3.2°C2026-09-08: +1.7°C2026-09-09: +3.3°C2026-09-10: +0.7°C2026-09-11: -0.7°C2026-09-12: -0.3°C2026-09-13: -0.7°C2026-09-14: +0.5°C2026-09-15: +0.9°C2026-09-16: +1.0°C2026-09-17: +1.7°C2026-09-18: +0.7°C2026-09-19: -0.4°C2026-09-20: -0.7°C2026-09-21: +1.0°C2026-09-22: -0.7°C2026-09-23: -0.8°C2026-09-24: -1.3°C2026-09-25: +0.1°C2026-09-26: -0.2°C2026-09-27: -0.4°C2026-09-28: -1.3°C2026-09-29: -0.1°C2026-09-30: -0.9°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January33° / 24°C227mm⚠️ Challenging
February33° / 24°C193mm⚠️ Challenging
March34° / 25°C270mm⚠️ Challenging
April34° / 25°C302mm⚠️ Challenging
May34° / 25°C230mm⚠️ Challenging
June33° / 25°C146mm⚠️ Challenging
July33° / 24°C165mm⚠️ Challenging
August33° / 25°C174mm⚠️ Challenging
September33° / 24°C220mm⚠️ Challenging
October33° / 24°C284mm⚠️ Challenging
November32° / 24°C356mm⚠️ Challenging
December32° / 24°C281mm⚠️ Challenging

Kuala Lumpur Weather in January

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

January in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 227mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
33°C
91°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
227mm
very wet
Rainy days
14
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in February

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

February in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 193mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
33°C
92°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
193mm
very wet
Rainy days
12
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in March

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

March in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 270mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
34°C
93°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
270mm
very wet
Rainy days
15
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in April

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

April in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 302mm of precipitation spread over about 17 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
34°C
93°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
302mm
very wet
Rainy days
17
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in May

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

May in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 230mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
34°C
92°F
Avg low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
230mm
very wet
Rainy days
13
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in June

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

June in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 146mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
33°C
92°F
Avg low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
146mm
rainy
Rainy days
10
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in July

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

July in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 165mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
33°C
91°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
165mm
rainy
Rainy days
11
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in August

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

August in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 174mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
33°C
91°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
174mm
rainy
Rainy days
11
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in September

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

September in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 220mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
33°C
91°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
220mm
very wet
Rainy days
13
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in October

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

October in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 284mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
33°C
91°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
284mm
very wet
Rainy days
16
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in November

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

November in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 356mm of precipitation spread over about 20 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
32°C
90°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
356mm
very wet
Rainy days
20
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kuala Lumpur Weather in December

⚠️ Challenging time to visit

December in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 281mm of precipitation spread over about 16 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
32°C
90°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
281mm
very wet
Rainy days
16
days with ≥1mm

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kuala Lumpur are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
March is typically the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kuala Lumpur?
November is usually the wettest month, with around 356mm of precipitation.