Malacca · WinterMonth summary
Malacca weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
80% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malacca in December?
✅ Good
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in December (7.3/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Malacca in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Malacca enjoys 29°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 80% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 75°F | 86°F | 58% | 5.5in | 8.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 75°F | 86°F | 43% | 3.3in | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 88°F | 69% | 6.5in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 77°F | 86°F | 92% | 9.3in | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 88% | 9.4in | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 86°F | 71% | 6.9in | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 84°F | 73% | 6.4in | 9.4h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 84°F | 76% | 8.0in | 9.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 84°F | 76% | 7.8in | 9.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 84°F | 78% | 8.1in | 8.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 75°F | 84°F | 92% | 11.8in | 7.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 75°F | 84°F | 80% | 10.4in | 8.4h | 7.3/10 |
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, Malacca averages 84°F, 80% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -37%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malacca in December
Is December a good time to visit Malacca?
December is an acceptable time for Malacca (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Malacca in December?
Yes, 80% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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