Best Time to Visit Malaysia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Malaysia.
Malaysia does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around April (28.5°C / 83.3°F) and June (150 mm / 5.9 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers February–March and May–September, while the wetter half runs through April and October–January. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April, and monthly rainfall from 150 mm / 5.9 in (June) to 320 mm / 12.6 in (December). Malaysia's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Malaysia can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C82.4°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
No month in Malaysia fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
Malaysia doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~150 mm / 5.9 in) and April (warmest, 28.5°C / 83.3°F). Regional variation within Malaysia can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Malaysia?
The rainy season in Malaysia runs through April and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 220 mm / 8.7 in. The wettest single month is December, averaging 320 mm / 12.6 in.
What is the dry season in Malaysia?
The drier half of the year in Malaysia covers February–March and May–September, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 220 mm / 8.7 in. The driest single month is June with about 150 mm / 5.9 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Malaysia?
The least comfortable months for travel in Malaysia — based on our climate data — are January, February, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are Malaysia's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 320 mm / 12.6 in in December, and temperatures bottom out at 27°C / 80.6°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Malaysia?
Shoulder-season months in Malaysia — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.