Tropical climate: warm year-round, but rainy months can complicate travel — the months shown are the least rainy.
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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 23.1°C | 201.7 mm | 21 | 9.1 h | 9.9 km/h | – |
| Feb | 31.3°C | 23.4°C | 101.3 mm | 15 | 10.2 h | 11.4 km/h | – |
| Mar | 31.5°C | 23.8°C | 208.5 mm | 23 | 10.1 h | 10.5 km/h | – |
| Apr | 31°C | 24.1°C | 297.7 mm | 28 | 9.5 h | 10.4 km/h | – |
| May | 30.8°C | 24.3°C | 246.2 mm | 28 | 9.2 h | 10 km/h | – |
| Jun | 30.6°C | 24.1°C | 169.9 mm | 23 | 9.5 h | 10.4 km/h | – |
| Jul | 30.7°C | 23.9°C | 177.9 mm | 23 | 9.6 h | 10.9 km/h | – |
| Aug | 30.3°C | 23.7°C | 209 mm | 26 | 9.2 h | 10.9 km/h | – |
| Sep | 30.3°C | 23.6°C | 250 mm | 25 | 9.0 h | 10.8 km/h | – |
| Oct | 30.3°C | 23.7°C | 286.6 mm | 25 | 8.7 h | 10.8 km/h | – |
| Nov | 29.6°C | 23.5°C | 386.5 mm | 29 | 7.7 h | 9.6 km/h | – |
| Dec | 29.6°C | 23.4°C | 316.2 mm | 27 | 8.2 h | 9.7 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 27 °C. Daytime highs average 31 °C, while nights cool to about 24 °C. The destination sees roughly 2852 mm of rainfall per year and 9.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: February is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (March, up to 31.5 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 23.1 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in November (29 rainy days), driest month is February (15).
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Frequently asked questions about Kuala Lumpur
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
The mildest months in Kuala Lumpur: January to March. Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Kuala Lumpur?
The warmest month is March with an average of 27.7 °C and daytime highs around 31.5 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 26.6 °C and night-time lows around 23.1 °C.
How many rainy days does Kuala Lumpur have?
November has the most rainy days with 29 rainy days. The driest month is February with 15 rainy days.