Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur

The best months to visit Kuala Lumpur are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

July, August and June score best for Kuala Lumpur weather:

  • June33° / 25°CJune is a relative dry-season window for Merdeka Square, Kampung Baru, and Batu Caves walking.
  • July33° / 24°CJuly remains humid but manageable by KL standards; reserve indoor museum blocks after lunch.
  • August33° / 25°CAugust has Merdeka build-up before 31 August, with flags around Dataran Merdeka and sudden showers still common.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Kuala Lumpur weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylight
January33°24°2271412h
February33°24°1931212h
March34°25°2701512h
April34°25°3021712h
May34°25°2301312h
JuneBest weather33°25°1461012h
JulyBest weather33°24°1651112h
AugustBest weather33°25°1741112h
September33°24°2201312h
October33°24°2841612h
November32°24°3562012h
December32°24°2811612h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Kuala Lumpur month by month

January

Kuala Lumpur in January: 32.6°C high, 23.8°C low, 227mm rain over 14 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

February

Kuala Lumpur in February: 33.3°C high, 24°C low, 193mm rain over 12 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

March

Kuala Lumpur in March: 33.7°C high, 24.5°C low, 270mm rain over 15 days, 12h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

April

Kuala Lumpur in April: 33.7°C high, 24.7°C low, 302mm rain over 17 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

May

Kuala Lumpur in May: 33.6°C high, 25°C low, 230mm rain over 13 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

JuneBest weather

Kuala Lumpur in June: 33.3°C high, 24.8°C low, 146mm rain over 10 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

JulyBest weather

Kuala Lumpur in July: 32.8°C high, 24.4°C low, 165mm rain over 11 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

AugustBest weather

Kuala Lumpur in August: 32.8°C high, 24.5°C low, 174mm rain over 11 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

September

Kuala Lumpur in September: 32.7°C high, 24.2°C low, 220mm rain over 13 days, 12h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

October

Kuala Lumpur in October: 32.6°C high, 24.2°C low, 284mm rain over 16 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

November

Kuala Lumpur in November: 32.3°C high, 24.1°C low, 356mm rain over 20 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

December

Kuala Lumpur in December: 32°C high, 24°C low, 281mm rain over 16 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

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