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.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Kuala Lumpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 24° | 227 | 14 | 12h |
| February | 33° | 24° | 193 | 12 | 12h |
| March | 34° | 25° | 270 | 15 | 12h |
| April | 34° | 25° | 302 | 17 | 12h |
| May | 34° | 25° | 230 | 13 | 12h |
| JuneBest weather | 33° | 25° | 146 | 10 | 12h |
| JulyBest weather | 33° | 24° | 165 | 11 | 12h |
| AugustBest weather | 33° | 25° | 174 | 11 | 12h |
| September | 33° | 24° | 220 | 13 | 12h |
| October | 33° | 24° | 284 | 16 | 12h |
| November | 32° | 24° | 356 | 20 | 12h |
| December | 32° | 24° | 281 | 16 | 12h |
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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