Weather & climate FAQ — Malaysia
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Malaysia, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malaysia?
Climolog covers 1 city in Malaysia with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 30.5°C (in January) to 31.8°C (in March); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Malaysia by month?
Across Malaysia, the hottest month is March (avg high 31.8°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 23.5°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Malaysia.
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
The best months to visit Malaysia are February, January, March — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Malaysia for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Malaysia?
March is the hottest month, averaging a high of 31.8°C across Malaysia's cities. See March climate details.
What is the coldest month in Malaysia?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 23.5°C across Malaysia's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Malaysia?
December is the wettest month, averaging about 376.6 mm of rain per month across Malaysia's cities. See December climate details.
What is the driest month in Malaysia?
February is the driest month, averaging about 137.9 mm of rain per month across Malaysia's cities. See February climate details.
When is the rainy season in Malaysia?
The wettest months in Malaysia are August, November, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in February.
Which city in Malaysia has the best weather?
Among Malaysia's cities, Kuala Lumpur has the best weather — its best month is February (travel-comfort score 65/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Malaysia?
Climolog covers 1 city in Malaysia with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Malaysia hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in February Best time to visit in January Best time to visit in March
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.