The short answer
When to go to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has no dry season, with 140 to 360 mm of rain in every month and daytime highs of 32 to 34 C all year. June to August is the least wet stretch, so it is the best window for sightseeing, though showers still come most afternoons. April and October to December are the wettest, with heavy storms and occasional street flooding. For older travellers the key is the daily rhythm: outdoor sights from about 8:30 to 11:30 am, then air-conditioned rest through the hottest and wettest hours.
Month by month
Kuala Lumpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 24°C | 227 mm | Wet; showers most afternoons, Thaipusam crowds at Batu Caves in some years | |
| February | 33°C | 24°C | 193 mm | A little drier than January, still humid | |
| March | 34°C | 25°C | 270 mm | Hot with frequent storms | |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 302 mm | One of the wettest months; street flooding possible | |
| May | 34°C | 25°C | 230 mm | Hot and humid; showers continue | |
| June | 33°C | 25°C | 146 mm | The driest month in the climate record | |
| July | 33°C | 24°C | 165 mm | Relatively dry; the most pleasant sightseeing stretch | |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 174 mm | Still among the drier months | |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 220 mm | Rain increasing again | |
| October | 33°C | 24°C | 284 mm | Heavy afternoon storms | |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 356 mm | The wettest month; flooding risk | |
| December | 32°C | 24°C | 281 mm | Wet but a little cooler by day |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kuala Lumpur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: June and July
- June: The driest month in the climate record
- July: Relatively dry; the most pleasant sightseeing stretch
Good, with small trade-offs: August
- August: Still among the drier months
Possible, with planning: January, February, March, May, September and December
- January: Wet; showers most afternoons, Thaipusam crowds at Batu Caves in some years
- February: A little drier than January, still humid
- March: Hot with frequent storms
- May: Hot and humid; showers continue
- September: Rain increasing again
- December: Wet but a little cooler by day
Best avoided with parents or children: April, October and November
- April: One of the wettest months; street flooding possible
- October: Heavy afternoon storms
- November: The wettest month; flooding risk
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kuala Lumpur?
June and July are the best months to visit Kuala Lumpur, with August also good. Kuala Lumpur has no dry season, with 140 to 360 mm of rain in every month and daytime highs of 32 to 34 C all year. June to August is the least wet stretch, so it is the best window for sightseeing, though showers still come most afternoons. April and October to December are the wettest, with heavy storms and occasional street flooding. For older travellers the key is the daily rhythm: outdoor sights from about 8:30 to 11:30 am, then air-conditioned rest through the hottest and wettest hours.
Which months should I avoid in Kuala Lumpur with elderly parents?
April, October and November are the months to avoid with older travellers. One of the wettest months; street flooding possible Heavy afternoon storms
When does it rain most in Kuala Lumpur?
November is the wettest month, with about 356 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is March, with average highs around 34°C.