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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 37 days

5/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
35°C
highest recorded · August 7
-0.0°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-07-12: -0.4°C2026-07-13: -0.8°C2026-07-14: 0.0°C2026-07-15: +0.9°C2026-07-16: +1.3°C2026-07-17: -0.3°C2026-07-18: -1.1°C2026-07-19: -1.5°C2026-07-20: -1.8°C2026-07-21: -0.6°C2026-07-22: -1.3°C2026-07-23: -2.2°C2026-07-24: -2.7°C2026-07-25: -1.6°C2026-07-26: -1.3°C2026-07-27: -1.5°C2026-07-28: -1.6°C2026-07-29: -1.9°C2026-07-30: -1.0°C2026-07-31: +0.2°C2026-08-01: +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°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

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.