Malaysia Weather
🇲🇾 2 cities covered · Asia
· tropical rainforest climate
Warmest city
Kuala Lumpur
Coolest city
Penang
Sunniest city
Penang
Best time to visit
April to July
Weather in Malaysia at a glance
Weather in Malaysia spans a single dominant tropical rainforest climate across the 2 cities we cover. Kuala Lumpur is typically the warmest spot, averaging 80°F (27°C) across the year, while Penang runs coolest at 79°F (26°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Kuala Lumpur - annual average 80°
- Coolest city: Penang - annual average 79°
- Sunniest city: Penang (9.1 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: April to July
- Climate type: tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Penang leads with about 9.1 hours of sun per day on average. Penang is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 3226 mm (127.0 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, April to July brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Malaysia today
Malaysia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 80° | May · 88° | Nov · 75° | 296 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Penang | 79° | Mar · 85° | Nov · 74° | 293 | 9.1 | 0 |
Malaysia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 74° | 21 | 9.2 h/day |
| February | 86° | 74° | 16 | 10.1 h/day |
| March | 87° | 75° | 24 | 10.2 h/day |
| April | 86° | 76° | 28 | 9.4 h/day |
| May | 86° | 76° | 28 | 8.9 h/day |
| June | 85° | 76° | 23 | 9.3 h/day |
| July | 85° | 75° | 22 | 9.5 h/day |
| August | 85° | 75° | 26 | 9.1 h/day |
| September | 85° | 75° | 26 | 8.7 h/day |
| October | 84° | 75° | 26 | 8.4 h/day |
| November | 84° | 74° | 30 | 7.7 h/day |
| December | 84° | 74° | 25 | 8.3 h/day |
Malaysia weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Malaysia?
Among the cities we cover, Kuala Lumpur is the warmest, averaging 80°F (27°C) across the year. Its hottest month is May, with highs near 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest city in Malaysia?
Penang runs coldest, averaging 79°F (26°C) for the year; November lows average 74°F (24°C).
What is the sunniest city in Malaysia?
Penang, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to July offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Malaysia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Malaysia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Malaysia like?
The covered cities fall under tropical rainforest climate. That means steady heat, high humidity and rain spread through every month.