Climate of Melaka, Malaysia
Area-weighted average across Melaka. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Melaka, a subdivision of Malaysia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.1°C / 79°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in April, with rainfall from 90 mm / 3.5 in to 219 mm / 8.6 in depending on the season (1949 mm / 76.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1°C79°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.1°C80.8°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.3°C81.1°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.1°C80.8°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Melaka?
Melaka, Malaysia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and the driest is February at 90 mm / 3.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Melaka?
Melaka, Malaysia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.1°C / 79°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1949 mm / 76.7 in, with the wettest month being November (219 mm / 8.6 in) and the driest February (90 mm / 3.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Melaka?
The hottest month in Melaka is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Melaka?
The coldest month in Melaka is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
When does it rain most in Melaka?
The wettest month in Melaka is November, averaging about 219 mm / 8.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 90 mm / 3.5 in.