Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Local time07:46 Sunrise06:57 Sunset18:59 Elevation50 m

Weather

When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 34° March

Coldest month 24° January

Wettest month 356mm November

Rain per year 2,848mm

Rainy days per year 167

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Subang weather station, 16 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	32.4 °C	23.6 °C	227 mm	13.6	12.0 h
February	33.1 °C	23.8 °C	193 mm	11.9	12.0 h
March	33.5 °C	24.3 °C	270 mm	15.0	12.1 h
April	33.5 °C	24.5 °C	302 mm	16.8	12.2 h
May	33.4 °C	24.8 °C	230 mm	13.2	12.3 h
June	33.1 °C	24.6 °C	146 mm	9.6	12.3 h
July	32.6 °C	24.2 °C	165 mm	10.6	12.3 h
August	32.6 °C	24.3 °C	174 mm	10.9	12.2 h
September	32.5 °C	24.0 °C	220 mm	13.3	12.1 h
October	32.4 °C	24.0 °C	284 mm	16.3	12.1 h
November	32.1 °C	23.9 °C	356 mm	19.7	12.0 h
December	31.8 °C	23.8 °C	281 mm	16.3	11.9 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day32 °C Night24 °C Rain284 mm

October in Kuala Lumpur: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.

Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts

Warm layer Not needed

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen Cap or hat

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

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