Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Weather
Kuala Lumpur hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kuala Lumpur weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur looks smoky haze, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 60% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Kuala Lumpur 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kuala Lumpur
Located in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur experiences a tropical rainforest climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in May and dip to about 86°F (30°C) in November, with around 115.7 inches (2939 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Kuala Lumpur weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: November - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 67°F (19°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (10.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (24°C). The coolest month is November, with typical highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 67°F (19°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 15.0 inches (380 mm) of rain over 29 days, while February is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Kuala Lumpur runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 81 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Kuala Lumpur is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 71 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Kuala Lumpur runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 79 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Kuala Lumpur brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 74°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Kuala Lumpur by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 74° | 22 | 8.7 in | 8.9 h/day | 83% |
| February | 88° | 74° | 17 | 4.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| March | 89° | 75° | 25 | 8.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 81% |
| April | 88° | 76° | 28 | 11.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 84% |
| May | 88° | 76° | 28 | 10.8 in | 8.9 h/day | 85% |
| June | 87° | 76° | 23 | 7.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 83% |
| July | 87° | 75° | 22 | 7.1 in | 9.6 h/day | 82% |
| August | 87° | 75° | 25 | 8.9 in | 9.1 h/day | 83% |
| September | 87° | 75° | 25 | 10.0 in | 8.9 h/day | 83% |
| October | 87° | 75° | 24 | 10.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 84% |
| November | 86° | 75° | 29 | 15.0 in | 7.5 h/day | 87% |
| December | 86° | 74° | 27 | 12.3 in | 8.2 h/day | 86% |