Climate of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Population approximately 1,448,000.
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,448,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 27.1°C / 80.8°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in April, with rainfall varying from 131 mm / 5.2 in (July) to 300 mm / 11.8 in (November) — about 2400 mm / 94.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Malaysia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kuala Lumpur's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1°C80.8°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.6°C81.7°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.8°C82°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 28°C82.4°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.4°C81.3°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.3°C81.1°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kuala Lumpur's warmest month is April at an average of 28°C / 82.4°F, and its driest month is July with about 131 mm / 5.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27.1°C / 80.8°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2400 mm / 94.5 in, with the wettest month being November (300 mm / 11.8 in) and the driest July (131 mm / 5.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Kuala Lumpur in April?
The average temperature in Kuala Lumpur in April is 28°C / 82.4°F, with rainfall of about 243 mm / 9.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The driest month in Kuala Lumpur is July, with about 131 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The wettest month in Kuala Lumpur is November, with approximately 300 mm / 11.8 in of average monthly rainfall.