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January & February and June – August are the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur on the climate data: February scores 46/100, with highs around 87°F (30°C) and 6.2 in (157 mm) of rain. The toughest months are April, October and December, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 84°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 99.3 in (2522 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 85°F29°C | 87°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F29°C | 85°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 84°F29°C |
| Avg low | 72°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 75°F24°C | 76°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 74°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 74°F23°C | 73°F23°C |
| Rain | 8.1 in206 mm | 6.2 in157 mm | 7.6 in194 mm | 9.8 in250 mm | 6.8 in172 mm | 6.1 in155 mm | 6.7 in169 mm | 7.2 in184 mm | 7.7 in195 mm | 10.4 in263 mm | 12.4 in314 mm | 10.4 in263 mm |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 85% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 87% | 88% | 89% |
| Cloud | 82% | 76% | 79% | 83% | 85% | 82% | 84% | 86% | 88% | 91% | 92% | 90% |
| Comfort | 40 | 46 | 39 | 30 | 39 | 45 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~232 m (761 ft) to Kuala Lumpur's ~57 m (187 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Kuala Lumpur (highs stay between 84°F and 88°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Expect steady highs of 85–87°F (29–31°C). It's the driest half, with only about 40.6 in (1031 mm) of rain, 41% of the year's total. February & March and May – August feel humid, with humidity near 86%. February and June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 42/100).
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 84–88°F (29–31°C). It's the wettest half, with about 58.7 in (1491 mm) of rain, 59% of the year's total. April and September – January feel humid, with humidity near 88%. Comfort peaks here: January ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 34/100.
By comfort score: 2 Fair and 10 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
January & February and June – August are the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur on the climate data: February scores 46/100, with highs around 87°F (30°C) and 6.2 in (157 mm) of rain. The toughest months are April, October and December, mainly because of rain.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 12.4 in (314 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 6.1 in (155 mm). The yearly total is around 99.3 in (2522 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 72°F (22°C) and highs of 87°F (30°C). The warmest is April, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 87% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 33.1 in (840 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is May – July, with about 19.5 in (496 mm).
Poll the group on January & February and June – August dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
