Dec → Feb
30 to 31°
nights 23 to 24°
- 22 rainy days · 217 mm
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- Jan30°not recommended
- Feb31°not recommended
- Mar32°not recommended
- Apr31°fair
- May31°recommended
- Jun31°recommended
- Jul31°recommended
- Aug31°recommended
- Sep31°recommended
- Oct31°fair
- Nov30°not recommended
- Dec30°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Kuala Lumpur, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 23° | 222 mm | 22 d | |
| February | 31° | 24° | 117 mm | 17 d | |
| March | 32° | 24° | 223 mm | 25 d | |
| April | 31° | 24° | 288 mm | 28 d | |
| May | 31° | 24° | 274 mm | 28 d | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 24° | 187 mm | 23 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 24° | 181 mm | 22 d | ✓ |
| August | 31° | 24° | 227 mm | 25 d | ✓ |
| September | 31° | 24° | 253 mm | 25 d | ✓ |
| October | 31° | 24° | 274 mm | 25 d | |
| November | 30° | 24° | 381 mm | 29 d | |
| December | 30° | 24° | 313 mm | 27 d |
The four seasons in Kuala Lumpur, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (KLCC and the Petronas Towers) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
31 to 32°
nights 24°
- 27 rainy days · 262 mm
Jun → Aug
31°
nights 24°
- 23 rainy days · 198 mm
Sep → Nov
30 to 31°
nights 24°
- 26 rainy days · 303 mm
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Kuala Lumpur, month by month
EventsThaipusam at Batu CavesJanuary to FebruaryChinese New YearJanuary to FebruaryDeepavaliOctober to NovemberMerdekaAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Kuala Lumpur, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- January to FebruaryThaipusam at Batu Caves big crowds
Pilgrims carry kavadi and climb the steps of the Batu Caves, at the full moon in January or February.
- January to FebruaryChinese New Year big crowds
Lion dances and red lanterns fill Petaling Street and the temples, and many shops close for several days.
- October to NovemberDeepavali
The Brickfields district lights up, kolams of coloured rice cover the doorsteps and homes open their doors.
- AugustMerdeka
On 31 August, parades, marching bands and concerts mark independence, with Merdeka Square at the centre of it all.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended30°23° at night
- 222 mm · 22 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Not recommended31°24° at night
- 117 mm · 17 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Not recommended32°24° at night
- 223 mm · 25 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair31°24° at night
- 288 mm · 28 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended31°24° at night
- 274 mm · 28 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended31°24° at night
- 187 mm · 23 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended31°24° at night
- 181 mm · 22 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended31°24° at night
- 227 mm · 25 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended31°24° at night
- 253 mm · 25 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair31°24° at night
- 274 mm · 25 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended30°24° at night
- 381 mm · 29 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended30°24° at night
- 313 mm · 27 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. A very wet month, 222 mm of rain over 22 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 117 mm of rain over 17 days. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 223 mm of rain over 25 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 288 mm over 28 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 274 mm over 28 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 187 mm over 23 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 181 mm over 22 days. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 227 mm over 25 days. High season: book early.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 253 mm over 25 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 274 mm over 25 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 381 mm of rain over 29 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 313 mm of rain over 27 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 31 to 31 °C, with 25 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, KLCC and the Petronas Towers).
Which month should you avoid in Kuala Lumpur?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 381 mm over 29 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (KLCC and the Petronas Towers).
What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
March, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (KLCC and the Petronas Towers).
What is the coldest month in Kuala Lumpur?
January, with 30 °C at best during the day and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (KLCC and the Petronas Towers).
What is the driest month in Kuala Lumpur?
February: 117 mm over 17 days of rain, against 381 mm in November, the wettest month.
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