The month in detail
What to expect in September
In September, Malacca sees 84°F during the day with 5.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
September ranks 6 out of 12 months in Malacca. Compared to August: −0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
24°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 38
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Malacca is February (5.6/10), 0.4 pt higher than September.
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Plan your trip
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 · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 84°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 52%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Malacca ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MalaysiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.6 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
2.19°N · 102.25°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Malacca?
February is the best month with 86°F highs, 75°F lows, 7.2h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Malacca get in February?
Malacca averages 7.2 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Malacca?
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 Malacca in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 75°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Malacca good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Malacca scores 5.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 5.5/10.
When should you avoid Malacca?
November is the most difficult month to visit Malacca, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Malacca in September?
In September, the sea averages 86°F in Malacca: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Malacca in September?
The average UV index reaches 8 in September in Malacca (very high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Protection essential.