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Klang weather & best time to visit

City break

Klang at a glance

Best time
Feb, Jul, Dec
Warmest month
Mar · 34°
Warmest sea
May · 30.4°
Sunshine a year
2,070 h
Rain a year
2,101 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Klang

Klang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while December is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Klang is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Klang

The best time to visit Klang is in February, in July and in December. The sea reaches 30.4 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From February to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 307 mm of precipitation.

Klang through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Klang in spring

Mar – May

17

Poor

  • 34 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 70 rainy days in all

Klang in summer

Jun – Aug

22

Poor

  • 33–34 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 52 rainy days in all

Klang in autumn

Sep – Nov

21

Poor

  • 33 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 72 rainy days in all

Klang in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 65 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Feb – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

All year

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Klang for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February – April

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

20

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: February, July, December

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 29°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:5819:01

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:45–07:26 · evening 18:34–19:14
Blue hour
Morning 06:37–06:45 · evening 19:14–19:22

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Klang compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 33° from start to end.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°33°
Night-time low25°24°
Sea30°30°
Daylight12.1 h12.0 h

What is the weather like in Klang in October?

In October, Klang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 196 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 3 min06:58 – 19:01
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
89 %on averageAll months
Hot days
31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Klang

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs

July has the better holiday weather in Klang: score 25 against 20. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.

October vs July, Klang
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score2025better
Daytime high33°33°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea29.7°30.0°
Sunshine5.2 h5.8 hbetter
Rainy days2416better
Rainfall196 mm95 mmbetter
Muggy days3131

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Klang month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January33° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h

In January, Klang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 209 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in January
24February34° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h

In February, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 129 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang – and yet one of the best months here.

Klang in February
17March34° · Sea 30° · 6.3 h

In March, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 176 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in March
16April34° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h

In April, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 204 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in April
17May34° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h

In May, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 151 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in May
21June34° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h

In June, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 99 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in June
25July33° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h

In July, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 95 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang – and yet one of the best months here.

Klang in July
21August33° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h

In August, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 121 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in August
21September33° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h

In September, Klang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 138 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in September
20October33° · Sea 30° · 5.2 h

In October, Klang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 196 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in October
21November33° · Sea 30° · 4.7 h

In November, Klang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 307 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang.

Klang in November
23December32° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h

In December, Klang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 277 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klang – and yet one of the best months here.

Klang in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Klang

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 33°Night 25°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2133°24°29.0°5.5 h22209
FebruaryFeb2434°24°29.0°6.7 h17129
MarchMar1734°25°29.5°6.3 h22176
AprilApr1634°25°30.0°6.0 h25204
MayMay1734°25°30.4°5.9 h22151
JuneJun2134°25°30.2°6.0 h1799
JulyJul2533°25°30.0°5.8 h1695
AugustAug2133°25°29.9°5.7 h19121
SeptemberSep2133°25°29.8°5.5 h21138
OctoberOct2033°25°29.7°5.2 h24196
NovemberNov2133°24°29.5°4.7 h27307
DecemberDec2332°24°29.3°4.7 h26277

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

3.04° N, 101.44° E · 5 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Klang

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.7°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 30.3 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.7°8 in 10 years 29.3° – 30.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Klang ranges from 29.0 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.0 and 30.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan29.0°28.4°29.6°very warm
FebruaryFeb29.0°28.5°29.6°very warm
MarchMar29.5°28.8°30.2°very warm
AprilApr30.0°29.6°30.6°very warm
MayMay30.4°30.0°30.8°very warm
JuneJun30.2°29.9°30.6°very warm
JulyJul30.0°29.7°30.4°very warm
AugustAug29.9°29.6°30.3°very warm
SeptemberSep29.8°29.3°30.1°very warm
OctoberOct29.7°29.3°30.3°very warm
NovemberNov29.5°29.0°30.1°very warm
DecemberDec29.3°28.8°29.8°very warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Klang

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,070 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 6.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 12.1 hShare of daylight 43 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Klang, 43 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Klang: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,101 mm on 258 days
Wettest month
Nov · 307 mm
Driest month
Jul · 95 mm
OctoberRainy days 24Rainfall 196 mm

In October, Klang has about 24 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Klang

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 10 min
Light brown skin
about 15 min
Olive skin
about 20 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Klang

How breezy and how cloudy Klang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
11 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Jul · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Klang typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
83 % · mostly overcast
Clearest month
Feb · 76 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 92 %
OctoberCloud cover 89 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 89 % of the sky over Klang: mostly overcast, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Klang

How often the day gets hot in Klang (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
364 days
Hottest month
Mar · 34 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 31Daytime high 33 °C

In October, it is hot in Klang every day, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Klang

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Klang in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Klang has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 22) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    16

    Poor

    • 34 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    18

    Poor

    • 34 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    22

    PoorBest holidays

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    20

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 15 min
Distance
10,560 km
Time zone
UTC+8
Jet lag
About 7 days (7 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Malaysia

Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Language
Malay
Sockets
Type G · 240 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+60
Emergency number
999

UK plugs fit

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Klang vs Port Klang

In October the holiday weather in Klang and Port Klang is about equally good (score 20 vs 19). During the day it is about as warm in Port Klang as in Klang. The sea is about equally warm.

Klang vs Port Klang, in October
in OctoberKlangPort Klang
Holiday weather score2019
Daytime high33°33°
Sea30°30°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days2424
Best timeFeb, Jul, DecFeb, Jul

Through the year

OctoberKlang 33°Port Klang 33°
KlangPort Klang
Go to Port Klang
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Ranking

Malaysia in October: the best places

In October, Klang ranks 22 of 22 destinations in this country.

  1. Semporna30°29°68
  2. 2Labuan31°30°67
  3. 3Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
  4. 4Port Klang33°30°58
  5. 5Kuala Terengganu31°29°35
  6. 6Kota Bharu31°31
  7. 7Miri31°30°30
  8. 8Alor Setar31°30°29
  9. 22KlangThis page33°30°20
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  1. 82 % similar26Kota KinabaluMalaysia32°30°Best time: Jan – Feb
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Frequently asked questions about Klang

When is the best time to visit Klang?

The best time to visit Klang is in February, in July and in December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Klang?

The sea temperature in Klang ranges from 29.0 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Klang in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Klang?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 32 °C.

When does it rain most in Klang?

The wettest month is November with 307 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 95 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Klang get?

Klang gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.7 hours a day; in November there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Klang in?

Klang is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Klang?

A nonstop flight from London to Klang takes about 13 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,560 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Klang?

Klang has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 22) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 18, summer holidays 22, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 22.