Malaysia Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Malaysia?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Malaysia depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Malaysia
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 43 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Kuala Lumpur (°F)
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- Taman Negara National Park is open to tourists from mid-January to mid-November (it may not be accessible during the other months).
- Turtle watching on Lankayan Island - the most favorable time is between June and September.
- Watching sharks on Layang Layang - the best time is in March.
Season and weather by month
January - February
Jan | Feb |
The rainy season on the east coast of Malaysia. You can easily vacation on the west coast of the country, where the days are sunnier and relatively dry. In Borneo, admittedly, it is not yet the tourist season, and there may be rains and thunderstorms, but they do not significantly hamper your visit, and it is warm and pleasant.
These months see several significant holidays, notably Chinese New Year and the Hindu festival of Thaipusam.
Holidays and observances in Malaysia
- 01 Jan 2026 - New Year's Day
- 14 Jan 2026 - YDPB Negeri Sembilan's Birthday
- 16 Jan 2026 - Israk and Mikraj
- 17 Jan 2026 - Israk and Mikraj Holiday
- 01 Feb 2026 - Thaipusam
- 01 Feb 2026 - Federal Territory Day
- 02 Feb 2026 - Thaipusam Holiday
- 02 Feb 2026 - Federal Territory Day Holiday
- 17 Feb 2026 - Chinese New Year
March - April
Mar | Apr |
The rainy season gradually subsides, and it may still rain, but the weather is reasonably good for exploring the eastern regions of Malaysia, especially since this is when tropical vegetation is in lush bloom, creating amazing landscapes.
In April, the monsoon period begins on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, bringing more rainfall to the region.
Holidays and observances in Malaysia
- 04 Mar 2026 - Installation of Sultan Terengganu
- 07 Mar 2026 - Nuzul Al-Quran
- 08 Mar 2026 - Nuzul Al-Quran Holiday
- 20 Mar 2026 - Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- 21 Mar 2026 - Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
- 22 Mar 2026 - Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
- 23 Mar 2026 - Sultan of Johor's Birthday
- 03 Apr 2026 - Good Friday
- 26 Apr 2026 - Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday
May - June
May | Jun |
A very good time to visit the east coast of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, it is hot and relatively dry.
On the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, the monsoon season lasts until May, but already June brings improved weather and sunny days in this region as well.
Holidays and observances in Malaysia
- 01 May 2026 - Labour Day
- 02 May 2026 - Labour Day Holiday
- 17 May 2026 - Raja Perlis' Birthday
- 18 May 2026 - Raja Perlis' Birthday Holiday
- 22 May 2026 - Hari Hol Pahang
- 26 May 2026 - Arafat Day
July - August
Jul | Aug |
It's a good time to explore the whole area of Malaysia. It is hot, sunny and reasonably dry throughout the country. The most favorable time for beachcombing and water sports. Very good time to organize trekking.
September - October
Sep | Oct |
The dry season is coming to an end, there is a slight cooling and rainfall increases, but it is still a good time to travel to the east coast of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.
On the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, the monsoon period begins.
November - December
Nov | Dec |
The rainy season covers the east coast of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. In December, you can enjoy the delights of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, as the pleasant, sunny and relatively dry season returns to the region again starting this month.
Holidays and observances in Malaysia
- 11 Dec 2025 - Sultan of Selangor's Birthday
- 24 Dec 2025 - Christmas Eve
- 25 Dec 2025 - Christmas Day
Kuala Lumpur
Wednesday 26 Nov
Humidity
82%Cloud cover
86%Wind speed
5.8 mphChance of rain
71%Kuala Lumpur
Thursday 27 NovHumidity
79%Cloud cover
81%Wind speed
5.6 mphChance of rain
84%Kuala Lumpur
Friday 28 NovHumidity
83%Cloud cover
98%Wind speed
4.7 mphChance of rain
81%Kuala Lumpur
Saturday 29 NovHumidity
87%Cloud cover
95%Wind speed
2.5 mphChance of rain
74%Kuala Lumpur
Sunday 30 NovHumidity
88%Cloud cover
92%Wind speed
3.8 mphChance of rain
84%Climate and Average Weather in Malaysia
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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