Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Kuala Lumpur are Feb, Mar and Jul.
Best months
Feb, Mar and Jul
Peak season
Feb, Mar, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 23.3°C – 30.2°C
Rain: 310mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Feb
BestTemp: 23.6°C – 31.9°C
Rain: 188mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Mar
BestTemp: 23.9°C – 32.2°C
Rain: 226mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Apr
Temp: 24.2°C – 31.7°C
Rain: 364mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
May
Temp: 24.7°C – 31.7°C
Rain: 317mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jun
Temp: 24.4°C – 32.2°C
Rain: 195mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
BestTemp: 24.6°C – 32.7°C
Rain: 127mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
Temp: 23.8°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 307mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 24°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 242mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 24°C – 31.4°C
Rain: 302mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Nov
Temp: 24.1°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 374mm
Sunshine: 7.1h/day
Visit score: 5.5/10
Dec
Temp: 23.8°C – 30.7°C
Rain: 436mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
When to go, and when not to
February, March, and July stand out as the best months to visit based on their visit scores. July in particular combines the most sunshine of the year, at 9.7 hours a day, with the least rainfall, at 127mm, while February and March offer similarly strong sunshine levels of 9.4 and 9.0 hours a day with moderate rain.
The trade-off is that February, March, July, and August are also the peak season, meaning these favorable weather months coincide with busier conditions. Travelers seeking lower prices and quieter conditions can look to January, November, and December instead, though November and December bring the heaviest rain of the year, at 374mm and 436mm, and January still sees a substantial 310mm.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.