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Malaysia's national averages run from 30 °C in January to 31 °C in May, with rainfall between 184 mm in July and 346 mm in November and 4.3–5.9 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 16 regions span 29–32 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Region
- Asia
- TZ
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Area
- 326,201 km²
Best months to visit
When Malaysia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6 | 22.7 | 21.9 | 31.1 |
| February | 30.1 | 22.6 | 21.7 | 31.4 |
| March | 30.8 | 22.9 | 22.1 | 32.4 |
| April | 31.3 | 23.3 | 22.4 | 32.7 |
| May | 31.3 | 23.6 | 22.9 | 32.5 |
| June | 30.7 | 23.1 | 22.3 | 32.1 |
| July | 30.8 | 22.9 | 22.3 | 32.3 |
| August | 30.8 | 22.9 | 22.2 | 32.2 |
| September | 30.6 | 22.8 | 22.2 | 31.9 |
| October | 30.5 | 22.9 | 22.2 | 31.9 |
| November | 30.1 | 22.9 | 22.4 | 31.3 |
| December | 29.6 | 22.8 | 22.1 | 30.8 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 282 |
| February | 195 |
| March | 236 |
| April | 239 |
| May | 269 |
| June | 224 |
| July | 184 |
| August | 240 |
| September | 266 |
| October | 293 |
| November | 346 |
| December | 312 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 4.7 |
| February | 5.6 |
| March | 5.9 |
| April | 5.8 |
| May | 5.2 |
| June | 5.0 |
| July | 5.5 |
| August | 5.4 |
| September | 5.0 |
| October | 5.0 |
| November | 4.4 |
| December | 4.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5 | 4.2 | 7.1 |
| February | 5.9 | 4.5 | 8.1 |
| March | 5.0 | 4.0 | 6.6 |
| April | 4.3 | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| May | 4.2 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| June | 4.3 | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| July | 4.8 | 3.8 | 6.1 |
| August | 4.7 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| September | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| October | 4.6 | 3.8 | 5.9 |
| November | 4.4 | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| December | 5.2 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Malaysia
Malaysia closes something in January–March; nothing below runs the whole year.
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Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
16 regions
Malaysia, taken apart
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Malaysia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Parts of Malaysia carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Malaysia, in order
- JanJanuary29.6°C · 282 mm · 4.7 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 282 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 282 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary30.1°C · 195 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 195 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 195 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch30.8°C · 236 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 236 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 236 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.3°C · 239 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 239 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 239 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay31.3°C · 269 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 269 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 269 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune30.7°C · 224 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 224 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 224 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly30.8°C · 184 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 184 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 184 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust30.8°C · 240 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 240 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 240 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.6°C · 266 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 266 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 266 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.5°C · 293 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 293 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 293 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember30.1°C · 346 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 346 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 346 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember29.6°C · 312 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 312 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 312 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
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