Ipoh Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

December falls in the wet season in Ipoh. Showers are often brief but intense. With 83.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

December ranks 7 out of 12 months in Ipoh. Compared to November: 14 pts fewer rainy days, +1.0h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

6 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

very humid

23°

Daylight

11.7h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 23

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Ipoh is February (4.9/10), 0.4 pt higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Ipoh, capital of Perak state in north-western peninsular Malaysia : 660,000 inhabitants in urban area, 3rd largest Malaysian city after Kuala Lumpur and George Town Penang.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

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 ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMarch · 31°C

❄️Coolest monthNovember · 29°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 97%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

Explore

Other destinations in December

If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

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MalaccaMalaysia

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Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei

BorneoMalaysia

Nearby

PenangMalaysia123 km

LangkawiMalaysia245 km

Koh LantaThailand396 km

Koh Phi PhiThailand431 km

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Location

Where is Ipoh ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Malaysia

Equatorial tropical climate with a 4.9 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

4.60°N · 101.07°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Ipoh?

February is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 6.6h of sunshine and 65.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Ipoh get in February?

Ipoh averages 6.6 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Ipoh?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Ipoh in February?

In February, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Is Ipoh good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Ipoh scores 4.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 4.6/10.

When should you avoid Ipoh?

April is the most difficult month to visit Ipoh, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Ipoh in December?

The average UV index reaches 6 in December in Ipoh (high), with about 11.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.