Kuala Lumpur Weather
Kuala Lumpur weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Feb, Jul and Dec.
Kuala Lumpur current weather
Kuala Lumpur now (local time 15:15)
27°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
23° – 32°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kuala Lumpur 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌧️
32°
24°
💧98%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
31°
24°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
32°
23°
💧94%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
32°
24°
💧98%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
32°
24°
💧96%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
32°
24°
💧98%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
30°
24°
💧100%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
31°
24°
💧92%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
31°
24°
💧96%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
32°
24°
💧93%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
28°
24°
💧98%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
31°
24°
💧96%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
28°
24°
💧96%
Sat
10/17
⛈️
32°
24°
💧100%
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kuala Lumpur are Feb, Jul and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 32°C) and the coldest is December (average low 24°C).
Kuala Lumpur climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°C | 24°C | 222 mm | 81% | +10°C |
| FebBest | 32°C | 24°C | 137 mm | 76% | +10°C |
| Mar | 32°C | 24°C | 229 mm | 80% | +8°C |
| Apr | 31°C | 24°C | 262 mm | 84% | +4°C |
| May | 31°C | 25°C | 271 mm | 84% | +1°C |
| Jun | 31°C | 24°C | 208 mm | 82% | -1°C |
| JulBest | 31°C | 24°C | 191 mm | 80% | -2°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 24°C | 288 mm | 82% | -2°C |
| Sep | 31°C | 24°C | 283 mm | 83% | -1°C |
| Oct | 31°C | 24°C | 243 mm | 83% | +1°C |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 352 mm | 86% | +4°C |
| DecBest | 30°C | 24°C | 377 mm | 85% | +8°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kuala Lumpur weather month by month: what to wear
Kuala Lumpur in OctoberThis month
October in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 243 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in November
November in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 352 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in DecemberBest month
December in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 377 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in January
January in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 222 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in FebruaryBest month
February in Kuala Lumpur is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C, around 137 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Kuala Lumpur in March
March in Kuala Lumpur is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C, around 229 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in April
April in Kuala Lumpur is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 262 mm of rain (very wet) and 84% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in May
May in Kuala Lumpur is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C, around 271 mm of rain (very wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in June
June in Kuala Lumpur is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 208 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in JulyBest month
July in Kuala Lumpur is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 191 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in August
August in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 288 mm of rain (very wet) and 82% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kuala Lumpur in September
September in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 283 mm of rain (very wet) and 83% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kuala Lumpur are Feb, Jul and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 32°C) and the coldest is December (average low 24°C).
›What's the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 243 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kuala Lumpur is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 352 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is wettest in December, with about 377 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 137 mm.
›How cold does Kuala Lumpur get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is December, averaging 30°C by day and 24°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: December.