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Best Time to Visit Malacca

January & February are the best time to visit Malacca on the climate data: February scores 58/100, with highs around 85°F (29°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain. March, June & July and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of rain.

Malacca, Malaysia
Best months
Jan & Feb
Shoulder
Mar, Jun & Jul and Sep
Toughest
Oct – Dec
Warmest
Apr · 87°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 76°F
Wettest
Nov · 10.2 in
Driest
Feb · 4.1 in

Malacca weather by month

Highs run from 83°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 88.0 in (2236 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Malacca, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high84°F29°C85°F29°C86°F30°C87°F30°C87°F30°C86°F30°C85°F29°C85°F29°C85°F29°C85°F30°C85°F29°C83°F29°C
Avg low76°F24°C76°F24°C77°F25°C79°F26°C80°F27°C80°F27°C79°F26°C79°F26°C79°F26°C79°F26°C78°F26°C77°F25°C
Rain6.1 in154 mm4.1 in104 mm6.3 in159 mm8.0 in202 mm6.9 in175 mm6.7 in169 mm7.4 in187 mm8.1 in206 mm6.7 in169 mm8.7 in221 mm10.2 in260 mm9.1 in230 mm
Humidity84%82%81%80%81%81%82%82%81%81%83%85%
Cloud82%76%76%81%82%81%81%82%85%89%91%90%
Comfort525850434548484548413640

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. The grid cell sits at about 27 m (89 ft), close to Malacca's own ~12 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Malacca season by season

Temperatures barely move through the year in Malacca (highs stay between 83°F and 87°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.

Drier months Jan – Mar, May & Jun and Sep

Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 84–87°F (29–30°C). It's the driest half, with only about 36.6 in (930 mm) of rain, 42% of the year's total. January – March, May & June and September feel humid, with humidity near 84%. Comfort peaks here: January & February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 50/100.

Wetter months Apr, Jul & Aug and Oct – Dec

Expect steady highs of 83–87°F (29–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 51.4 in (1306 mm) of rain, 58% of the year's total. April, July & August and October – December feel humid, with humidity near 80%. Comfort scores bottom out in October – December; the season averages 42/100.

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Malacca weather questions

When is the best time to visit Malacca?

January & February are the best time to visit Malacca on the climate data: February scores 58/100, with highs around 85°F (29°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain. March, June & July and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Malacca?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 10.2 in (260 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 4.1 in (104 mm). The yearly total is around 88.0 in (2236 mm).

What is the coldest month in Malacca?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 76°F (24°C) and highs of 85°F (29°C). The warmest is April, with average highs of 87°F (30°C).

Is Malacca humid?

Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 82% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Malacca?

The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 28.0 in (711 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 16.4 in (417 mm).

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