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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Equatorial tropical

Kuala Lumpur: best months to visit

June (5.2/10) · November (4.6/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 3.14°N · 101.69°E
⚡ Quick answer
June
Depends on your goals
5.2/10
☀️ Jun
Top score (5.2/10)
🌤️ Jul
Alt. (5.2/10)
Nov
Plus rude (4.6/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Kuala Lumpur?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Kuala Lumpur, June and July clearly stand out. November concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 June · 5.2 July · 5.2 August · 5.2 January · 5.1 ⚠️ November · 4.6
5.1
Jan
5.0
Feb
4.6
Mar
4.7
Apr
5.0
May
5.2
Jun
5.2
Jul
5.2
Aug
4.9
Sep
4.8
Oct
4.6
Nov
4.7
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Kuala Lumpur offers 0 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 5.2 in June vs 4.6 in November.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 0 comfortable months ()
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →24°C30°C44%7.6mm6.0h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ February →24°C32°C42%4.5mm6.8h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ March →24°C32°C48%7.1mm6.7h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ April →24°C31°C56%10.0mm6.6h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ May →24°C31°C43%8.7mm6.7h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ June →24°C31°C32%6.1mm6.5h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ July →24°C31°C34%5.5mm6.5h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ August →24°C31°C35%6.9mm6.1h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ September →24°C31°C44%8.1mm5.5h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ October →24°C31°C53%8.3mm5.5h4.8/10Decent period
🌥️ November →24°C30°C66%12.3mm5.1h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ December →24°C30°C53%10.4mm5.2h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ January
5.1/10
T°24°C / 30°C
Rain %44%
Sun6.0h
Decent period
🌥️ February
5.0/10
T°24°C / 32°C
Rain %42%
Sun6.8h
Decent period
🌥️ March
4.6/10
T°24°C / 32°C
Rain %48%
Sun6.7h
Decent period
🌥️ April
4.7/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %56%
Sun6.6h
Decent period
🌥️ May
5.0/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %43%
Sun6.7h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.2/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %32%
Sun6.5h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.2/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %34%
Sun6.5h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.2/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %35%
Sun6.1h
Decent period
🌥️ September
4.9/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %44%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
🌥️ October
4.8/10
T°24°C / 31°C
Rain %53%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
🌥️ November
4.6/10
T°24°C / 30°C
Rain %66%
Sun5.1h
Decent period
🌥️ December
4.7/10
T°24°C / 30°C
Rain %53%
Sun5.2h
Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
No month > 7
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (June)
🌡️ Feel
Humid heat
☀️ UV
7.1 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
24°C · Oppressive
☔ Rain
32% · 6.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
6.5h/day
Week by week

Kuala Lumpur week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jun 25 to Jul 1, mostly dry in 8 years out of 10 (1.5 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Nov 12 to Nov 18, mostly dry in 0 years out of 10 (5.3 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 13/1030°CJan 86/1030°CJan 154/1030°CJan 223/1030°CJan 296/1031°C
FebFeb 55/1031°CFeb 124/1032°CFeb 194/1032°CFeb 263/1032°C
MarMar 53/1032°CMar 125/1032°CMar 193/1032°CMar 263/1032°C
AprApr 23/1031°CApr 92/1032°CApr 161/1032°CApr 231/1031°CApr 302/1031°C
MayMay 76/1031°CMay 143/1031°CMay 216/1031°CMay 285/1031°C
JunJun 44/1031°CJun 116/1031°CJun 186/1031°CJun 258/1031°C
JulJul 24/1031°CJul 94/1031°CJul 167/1032°CJul 237/1031°CJul 307/1031°C
AugAug 66/1031°CAug 134/1031°CAug 205/1031°CAug 275/1031°C
SepSep 32/1030°CSep 105/1030°CSep 174/1031°CSep 242/1031°C
OctOct 12/1031°COct 84/1031°COct 156/1031°COct 222/1030°COct 292/1030°C
NovNov 52/1030°CNov 120/1030°CNov 190/1030°CNov 262/1030°C
DecDec 35/1030°CDec 102/1030°CDec 172/1030°CDec 243/1030°C

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Kuala Lumpur

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min22°24°26°28°30°32°34°201620172018201920202021202220232024202532.4° — decade peak (2025)+0.81°C / decade
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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Malaysia

🗣️LanguageMalay
💶CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (RM)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.81°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 66%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Global position + regional geographic context.

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Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.2 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
3.14°N · 101.69°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
June is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 6.5h of sunshine and 32.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuala Lumpur get in June?
Kuala Lumpur averages 6.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kuala Lumpur?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kuala Lumpur in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Kuala Lumpur good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kuala Lumpur scores 4.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 5.1/10.
When should you avoid Kuala Lumpur?
November is the most difficult month to visit Kuala Lumpur, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.