Climate in Kuala Lumpur — Annual Weather Overview
Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is March (average high 31.6°C) and the coolest is December (29.8°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 1.8°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2779mm. November is the wettest month at 351.2mm, while February averages just 127.9mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 31.5°C, 639mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.9°C, 636mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 30.4°C, 866mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 30.6°C, 637mm rain.
Kuala Lumpur — Monthly Temperatures
Kuala Lumpur — Monthly Rainfall
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Kuala Lumpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6°C | 23.4°C | 168.7mm | 9.1h | 21 | 9/10 |
| February | 31.5°C | 23.8°C | 127.9mm | 9.6h | 17 | 9/10 |
| March | 31.6°C | 24.0°C | 211.8mm | 9.6h | 24 | 8/10 |
| April | 31.5°C | 24.2°C | 234.1mm | 9.2h | 28 | 8/10 |
| May | 31.5°C | 24.7°C | 193.1mm | 8.9h | 23 | 9/10 |
| June | 31.0°C | 24.2°C | 193.3mm | 9.5h | 24 | 9/10 |
| July | 31.0°C | 24.0°C | 207.0mm | 9.1h | 21 | 8/10 |
| August | 30.6°C | 23.8°C | 236.2mm | 8.8h | 26 | 8/10 |
| September | 30.5°C | 23.8°C | 275.1mm | 8.6h | 25 | 8/10 |
| October | 30.6°C | 24.0°C | 239.9mm | 8.3h | 23 | 8/10 |
| November | 30.0°C | 23.8°C | 351.2mm | 7.5h | 28 | 8/10 |
| December | 29.8°C | 23.7°C | 340.8mm | 7.8h | 28 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Kuala Lumpur have?
Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 29.8°C in December to 31.6°C in March.
What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
March is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur, with average highs of 31.6°C and lows of 24.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuala Lumpur?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 29.8°C and lows of 23.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Kuala Lumpur?
November is the wettest month, averaging 351.2mm of rainfall over around 28 rainy days.
How much rain does Kuala Lumpur get per year?
Kuala Lumpur receives around 2779mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (127.9mm).
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
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