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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 favorable 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 →75°F86°F44%7.6mm6.0h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ February →75°F90°F42%4.5mm6.8h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ March →75°F90°F48%7.1mm6.7h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ April →75°F88°F56%10.0mm6.6h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ May →75°F88°F43%8.7mm6.7h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ June →75°F88°F32%6.1mm6.5h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ July →75°F88°F34%5.5mm6.5h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ August →75°F88°F35%6.9mm6.1h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ September →75°F88°F44%8.1mm5.5h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ October →75°F88°F53%8.3mm5.5h4.8/10Decent period
🌥️ November →75°F86°F66%12.3mm5.1h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ December →75°F86°F53%10.4mm5.2h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ January
5.1/10
T°75°F / 86°F
Rain %44%
Sun6.0h
Decent period
🌥️ February
5.0/10
T°75°F / 90°F
Rain %42%
Sun6.8h
Decent period
🌥️ March
4.6/10
T°75°F / 90°F
Rain %48%
Sun6.7h
Decent period
🌥️ April
4.7/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %56%
Sun6.6h
Decent period
🌥️ May
5.0/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %43%
Sun6.7h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.2/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %32%
Sun6.5h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.2/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %34%
Sun6.5h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.2/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %35%
Sun6.1h
Decent period
🌥️ September
4.9/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %44%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
🌥️ October
4.8/10
T°75°F / 88°F
Rain %53%
Sun5.5h
Decent period
🌥️ November
4.6/10
T°75°F / 86°F
Rain %66%
Sun5.1h
Decent period
🌥️ December
4.7/10
T°75°F / 86°F
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
75°F · 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 13/1086°FJan 86/1087°FJan 154/1087°FJan 223/1087°FJan 296/1087°F
FebFeb 55/1088°FFeb 124/1089°FFeb 194/1089°FFeb 263/1090°F
MarMar 53/1089°FMar 125/1089°FMar 193/1089°FMar 263/1089°F
AprApr 23/1088°FApr 92/1089°FApr 161/1089°FApr 231/1088°FApr 302/1088°F
MayMay 76/1088°FMay 143/1088°FMay 216/1088°FMay 285/1088°F
JunJun 44/1088°FJun 116/1088°FJun 186/1087°FJun 258/1088°F
JulJul 24/1088°FJul 94/1087°FJul 167/1089°FJul 237/1088°FJul 307/1088°F
AugAug 66/1088°FAug 134/1087°FAug 205/1087°FAug 275/1087°F
SepSep 32/1087°FSep 105/1087°FSep 174/1088°FSep 242/1088°F
OctOct 12/1087°FOct 84/1087°FOct 156/1088°FOct 222/1087°FOct 292/1087°F
NovNov 52/1087°FNov 120/1087°FNov 190/1085°FNov 262/1086°F
DecDec 35/1087°FDec 102/1085°FDec 172/1085°FDec 243/1086°F

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° min72°75°79°82°86°90°93°201620172018201920202021202220232024202590°F — decade peak (2025)+1.45°F / 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 ⓘ+1.45°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 86°F
🌧️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 88°F highs, 75°F 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 75°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
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.