Kuala Lumpur Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.4/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

December falls in the wet season in Kuala Lumpur. Showers are often brief but intense. With 88.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

December ranks 9 out of 12 months in Kuala Lumpur. Compared to November: 8 pts fewer rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

6 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

very humid

23°

Daylight

11.8h of daylight

Air quality

poor

AQI 60

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Kuala Lumpur is February (4.7/10), 0.3 pt higher than December.

See February →See all 12 months →

Context

Our verdict

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital, a cosmopolitan city (Malays, Chinese, Indians), with its Petronas Twin Towers (452m). January-February are my favourite months (5.9-6.0/10): 24-32°C, 64-77% rain, this is the north-east dry season, more bearable humidity.

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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 ⓘ+0.81°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 32°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 30°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 96%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Kuala Lumpur ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Malaysia

Equatorial tropical climate with a 4.7 → 4.4 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?

July is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 6.5h of sunshine and 68.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Kuala Lumpur get in July?

Kuala Lumpur averages 6.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.5/10.

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 July?

In July, 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 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 4.5/10.

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.

Do you need sun protection in Kuala Lumpur in December?

The average UV index reaches 6 in December in Kuala Lumpur (high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.