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Best time to visit Malaysia
The best time to visit in Malaysia is from January until December, when you will have a warm temperature and limited till little rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Malaysia is 32°C in February and the lowest is 31°C in January.
Malaysia has the tropical rainforest climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Malaysia or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Malaysia by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 28 | 58 | 50 | 51 | 36 | 30 | 40 | 39 | 76 | 84 | 68 |
Climate data from city: Kuala Lumpur
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14 day weather forecast Malaysia
The weather for in Malaysia will be 31° till 28° degrees in the next 14 days with every day chance of light rain showers till heavy rain.
The weather forecast for Malaysia is based on the weather conditions in the city of Kuala Lumpur.
Weather forecast this week
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Tuesday 26 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 23° |
22.9 mm | 90% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Wednesday 27 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
28° 23° |
18.8 mm | 85% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Thursday 28 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 22° |
4.6 mm | 60% | 1 m/s | 6 | |
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Friday 29 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
32° 23° |
11.9 mm | 80% | 1 m/s | 6 | |
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Saturday 30 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 23° |
11.2 mm | 80% | 1 m/s | 5 | |
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Sunday 31 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 23° |
27.9 mm | 90% | 1 m/s | 7 | |
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Monday 1 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 23° |
12.6 mm | 80% | 1 m/s | 7 |
Weather forecast next week
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Tuesday 2 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
32° 22° |
6.7 mm | 70% | 1 m/s | 5 | |
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Wednesday 3 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 23° |
19.4 mm | 85% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Thursday 4 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 23° |
13.8 mm | 80% | 1 m/s | 7 | |
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Friday 5 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
27° 23° |
21.3 mm | 90% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Saturday 6 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
28° 23° |
10.1 mm | 75% | 2 m/s | 3 | |
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Sunday 7 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
28° 22° |
7.9 mm | 70% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Monday 8 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 21° |
12.8 mm | 80% | 1 m/s | 3 |
Climate Malaysia
Malaysia has the tropical rainforest climate prevailing. It is usually (very) warm, humid and rainy all year round. The average annual temperature for Malaysia is 32° degrees and there is about 595 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 52 days a year with an average humidity of 78% and an UV-index of 7.
Climate table of Malaysia
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 28 | 58 | 50 | 51 | 36 | 30 | 40 | 39 | 76 | 84 | 68 |
| Days with rain | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
| Dry days | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| UV-index | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Climate data from city: Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Malaysia? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Weather experiences Malaysia
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Islands Malaysia
- Aman
- Aur
- Balambangan
- Banggi
- Batik
- Berhala
- Betong
- Bidong
- Big
- Bodgaya
- Bohayan
- Boheydulang
- Borneo
- Bruit
- Bum Bum
- Carey
- Centre Sibu
- Crab
- Daat
- Dayang
- Dinawan
- Duyong
- Gaya
- Gedung
- Indah
- Jambongan
- Jarak
- Jerejak
- Kalampunian
- Kalumpang
- Kapalai
- Kapas
- Kendi
- Klang
- Kukup
- Kuraman
- Labuan
- Lang Tengah
- Langkawi
- Lankayan
- Layang Layang
- Libaran
- Ligitan
- Lumut
- Mabul
- Malacca
- Malawali
- Mamutik
- Mantanani
- Manukan
- Mataking
- Mengalum
- Montokud
- Pababag
- Pangkor
- Papan island
- Payar
- Pemanggil
- Penang
- Perak
- Perhentian
- Pom pom
- Pulau Enoe
- Pulau Sebatik
- Rawa
- Redang
- Rimau
- Rusa
- Sapi
- Sebatik
- Selingan
- Sepanggar
- Sibu
- Sipadan
- Sulug
- Tabawan
- Tengah
- Tenggol
- Tiga
- Tigabu
- Tikus
- Timbun Mata
- Tinggi
- Tioman
- Tukun Perak
- Tukun Tengah
- Wan Man
Popular places in Malaysia
- Nonok
- George Town
- Nanga Mejong
- Taman Merlimau Jaya
- Ladang Elberton
- Niah
- Kampong Panggong
- Kampung Batu Imam Sulong
- Rumah Lunju
- Tenth Mile
- Kampong Nuar
- Tamo
- Kampung Telok Perah
- Kampung Kenor
- Kampung Buluh Semerah
- Rumah Tuah
- Tungku
- Kampung Ratau
- Kampung Kenangan
- Kampung Pampadan
- Melaka
- Ketereh
- Kampung Pulau Besar
- Kudat
- Kampung Bukit Putih
- Kampung Gong Kedak
- Kampung Sebatu Bukit
- Lansat
- Kampung Lin
- Tampoi
- Kampung Pong
- Kampong Kuala Kejapil
- Kampung Bukit Buloh
- Kampung Belia Dua
- Kampong Bukit
- Kampung Parit Seri Bengkal
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Butterworth
- Ipoh
- Kuching
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kampong Baharu
- Shah Alam
- Sandakan
- Seremban Garden
- Kuantan
- Kampung Sungai Pasir
- Kuala Terengganu
- Alor Setar
- Tawau
- Taiping
- Miri
- Sibu
- Batu Pahat
- Muar
- Kluang
- Bintulu
- Lahad Datu
- Teluk Intan
- Cukai
- Kangar
- Raub
- Kuala Lipis
- Baruh Bukit Batu
- Semerah
- Langkawi
- Kampung Baharu Tambahan Hulu Yam Lama
- Kampung Danau Mengkuang
- Simpang Dua
- Kampong Bedah
- Kampung Chantek
Frequently asked questions
Where is Malaysia?
Malaysia lies in a straight line about 9,676 km from New Zealand (Cape Town → Kuala Lumpur).
How long is the flight to Malaysia?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Malaysia is approximately 13 h. 20 min.
What are the largest airports in Malaysia?
These are the largest airports in Malaysia:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kuala Lumpur
- Senai International Airport – Johor Bahru
- Sultan Azlan Shah Airport – Ipoh
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Kota Kinabalu
- Sandakan Airport – Sandakan
- Kuantan Airport – Kuantan
- Sultan Mahmud Airport – Kuala Terengganu
- Tawau Airport – Tawau
- Miri Airport – Miri
- Bintulu Airport – Bintulu
How many inhabitants are there in Malaysia?
Malaysia has approximately 32,573,200 inhabitants.
How big is Malaysia?
The area of Malaysia is around 329,750 km². It is 4x smaller than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the currency of Malaysia?
In Malaysia the Malaysian ringgit (MYR) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 26 October 2021
- 1 Malaysian ringgit = 0.27 South African rand
- 1 South African rand = 3.77 Malaysian ringgit
- 10 Malaysian ringgit = 2.65 South African rand
- 10 South African rand = 37.72 Malaysian ringgit
- 100 Malaysian ringgit = 26.52 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 377.17 Malaysian ringgit
What is the area code of Malaysia?
The area code to call Malaysia is +60.