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30-year normals (1991-2020)
Kuala Lumpur has a tropical rainforest climate, classified as Af in the Köppen system. The warmest month is February with an average high of 30°C, while the coldest month is January with lows dropping to 22°C. The annual temperature range of 8°C indicates a relatively stable climate year-round.
The driest month is February with only 18 rain days and 165mm of precipitation. For travellers, February through to the following month typically offers the best balance of warm temperatures and dry conditions. Average humidity ranges from 82% to 82% throughout the year.
Based on temperature and rainfall data, the best months to visit Kuala Lumpur are January, February, March. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures with relatively low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Full Best Time to Visit GuideWarmest Month
30°C
February
Coldest Month
22°C
January
Driest Month
18 days
February
Annual Range
8°C
22° to 30°
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sun | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 22°C | 21 | 9h | View |
| February | 30°C | 22°C | 18 | 10h | View |
| March | 30°C | 23°C | 26 | 10h | View |
| April | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | 10h | View |
| May | 30°C | 24°C | 27 | 10h | View |
| June | 30°C | 23°C | 23 | 10h | View |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 24 | 10h | View |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 25 | 10h | View |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 25 | 10h | View |
| October | 30°C | 23°C | 27 | 9h | View |
| November | 29°C | 23°C | 28 | 8h | View |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 26 | 8h | View |
January
21 rain days, 9h sun
February
18 rain days, 10h sun
March
26 rain days, 10h sun
April
28 rain days, 10h sun
May
27 rain days, 10h sun
June
23 rain days, 10h sun
July
24 rain days, 10h sun
August
25 rain days, 10h sun
September
25 rain days, 10h sun
October
27 rain days, 9h sun
November
28 rain days, 8h sun
December
26 rain days, 8h sun
Kuala Lumpur in February
Data Sources for Kuala Lumpur
Climate normals represent 30-year averages (1991-2020). Individual years may vary.