Kuala Lumpur Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Kuala Lumpur has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 32°C / 90°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to 30°C / 87°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 23°C / 74°F. Kuala Lumpur receives about 3095 mm of rain a year across roughly 290 wet days, with December the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Kuala Lumpur
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 87°F | 23°C / 74°F | 261 mm | 24 |
| February | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 156 mm | 20 |
| March | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 75°F | 234 mm | 26 |
| April | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 75°F | 316 mm | 28 |
| May | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 76°F | 267 mm | 25 |
| June | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 76°F | 196 mm | 22 |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 76°F | 135 mm | 17 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 285 mm | 27 |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 249 mm | 24 |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 239 mm | 22 |
| November | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 355 mm | 28 |
| December | 30°C / 87°F | 24°C / 74°F | 402 mm | 27 |
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
July, February, June offer the most comfortable weather in Kuala Lumpur: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — July averages 32°C (90°F); February averages 32°C (90°F); June averages 32°C (89°F).
Kuala Lumpur climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
- July is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur, with average daytime highs of 32°C / 90°F and overnight lows of 24°C / 76°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Kuala Lumpur?
- January is the coldest month in Kuala Lumpur, with average highs of 30°C / 87°F and lows of 23°C / 74°F.
- How much rain does Kuala Lumpur get a year?
- Kuala Lumpur receives about 3095 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 290 wet days. December is the wettest month (402 mm on average) and July the driest (135 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- July, February, June are the most comfortable months in Kuala Lumpur: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Kuala Lumpur →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Kuala Lumpur weather page.