When to go
The Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur
Month-by-month climate data for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Kuala Lumpur— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Kuala Lumpur: Feb (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (30°C / 86°F) · Wettest: Nov (~29 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Kuala Lumpur climate, month by month
January
30° / 23°C
~23 rain days
Fair
February
32° / 24°C
~18 rain days
Fair
March
32° / 24°C
~25 rain days
Fair
April
31° / 24°C
~28 rain days
Fair
May
31° / 25°C
~26 rain days
Fair
June
31° / 24°C
~24 rain days
Fair
July
31° / 24°C
~20 rain days
Fair
August
31° / 24°C
~27 rain days
Fair
September
31° / 24°C
~25 rain days
Fair
October
31° / 24°C
~23 rain days
Fair
November
30° / 24°C
~29 rain days
Fair
December
30° / 24°C
~28 rain days
Fair
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