When to go · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur
The sweet spot for Kuala Lumpur is February, July and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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February, July, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, January, March
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
December, November
Wettest is December (379mm)
Kuala Lumpur weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 191mm | hot, wet |
| FebBEST | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 132mm | hot, wet |
| Mar | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 217mm | hot, very wet |
| Apr | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 241mm | hot, very wet |
| MayBEST | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 182mm | hot, wet |
| Jun | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 188mm | hot, wet |
| JulBEST | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 164mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 270mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 266mm | hot, very wet |
| Oct | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 258mm | hot, very wet |
| Nov | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 339mm | hot, very wet |
| Dec | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 379mm | hot, very wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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