When to go to Kuala Lumpur?
The Petronas Towers put steel and glass over the whole city, while the Batu Caves, incense drifting up their limestone steps, hold an older tempo north of the centre. Petaling Street and the Central Market deal in bargaining and grilled satay, and Bukit Bintang stays awake for the malls, the hawker stalls and the late crowds. Jungle green shows through wherever the buildings stop.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Kuala Lumpur, aim for January to October.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Kuala Lumpur
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4 | 255 | 26 | 52 |
| February | 9.2 | 177 | 27 | 60 |
| March | 9.5 | 216 | 27 | 60 |
| April | 8.8 | 294 | 27 | 50 |
| May | 8.9 | 298 | 28 | 50 |
| June | 9.4 | 216 | 27 | 58 |
| July | 9.5 | 162 | 28 | 64 |
| August | 8.7 | 351 | 27 | 46 |
| September | 8.8 | 279 | 27 | 51 |
| October | 8.4 | 304 | 27 | 48 |
| November | 7.3 | 353 | 26 | 39 |
| December | 7.1 | 433 | 26 | 33 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Kuala Lumpur, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 162 mm). Temperatures peak in May (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 3,338 mm of rain falls.
What to do in Kuala Lumpur?
- Petronas Towers
- Batu Caves
- Bukit Bintang (shopping and street food)
- Chinatown (Petaling Street) and Central Market
Practical info
- Country: Malaysia
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