Kuala Lumpur weather

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The weather guide for Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur?

The best time to go to Kuala Lumpur is January based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
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32
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33
Mar
33
Apr
32
May
32
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
32
Oct
31
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
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7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
5
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More about Kuala Lumpur

City guide to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Which is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?

The hottest time of year in Kuala Lumpur is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kuala Lumpur?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Kuala Lumpur with 278mm on average. There are normally 25 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kuala Lumpur?

The sunniest time of year in Kuala Lumpur is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 57% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the flight time to Malaysia from the UK?

The flight time to Malaysia from the UK is typically 13 hours.

What is the time difference between Malaysia and the UK?

The time difference between Malaysia and the UK is GMT+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Malaysia?

The main languages spoken in Malaysia are Malaysian and English.

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What is the currency in Malaysia?

The currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

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Which plugs are used in Malaysia?

Malaysia uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Malaysia?

They drive on the left side of the road in Malaysia.

Compare Kuala Lumpur weather with the USA

Below the Kuala Lumpur weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

USA (Washington)

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