Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaQuick decision
When to visit Kuala Lumpur?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–32°C in February
🌧 Least rain
64% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
November (96%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Petronas & SkylineYear-round — Petronas Towers, KL Tower and Bukit Bintang.
Food CapitalYear-round — Jalan Alor, nasi lemak, roti canai and satay.
Batu CavesYear-round — Hindu caves, 272-step rainbow staircase.
ShoppingYear-round — air-conditioned malls, markets and duty-free.
Monthly climate data
Kuala Lumpur weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 30°C | 77% | 7.6 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 24°C | 32°C | 64% | 4.5 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 24°C | 32°C | 81% | 7.1 | 10.6h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 24°C | 31°C | 94% | 10.0 | 9.3h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 24°C | 31°C | 88% | 8.7 | 9.1h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 31°C | 75% | 6.1 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 31°C | 68% | 5.5 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 31°C | 79% | 6.9 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 81% | 8.1 | 9.1h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 31°C | 76% | 8.3 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 96% | 12.3 | 7.7h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 24°C | 30°C | 88% | 10.4 | 8.4h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 88% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 74% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 84% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 76% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 64% rainy days and 32°C. The months of February & July offer comparable conditions.
November is the wettest month with 96% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 32°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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