Kuala Lumpur · WinterMonth summary
Kuala Lumpur weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
88% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kuala Lumpur in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 88% rain risk and 8.4h of sunshine. February is much safer.
By trip type
Kuala Lumpur in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Acceptable period — 30°C but 88% rain risk. Plan alternatives Even in winter, Kuala Lumpur enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 88% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Kuala Lumpur averages 30°C, 88% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kuala Lumpur in December
Is December a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
December is an acceptable time for Kuala Lumpur (score 6.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in December?
Yes, 88% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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