Kuala Lumpur at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul, Sep – Apr
- Warmest month
- Mar · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 2,475 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 56 m
Climate in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur 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 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Kuala Lumpur is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – July, September – April
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in October?
In October, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 3 min06:57 – 19:00
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 90 %on average
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Kuala Lumpur
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Kuala Lumpur, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kuala Lumpur: 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.
In October, Kuala Lumpur has about 23 rainy days with 239 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 29° | 23° | 6.2 h | 22 | 229 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 30° | 23° | 7.3 h | 18 | 163 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 30° | 23° | 7.0 h | 24 | 232 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 30° | 24° | 6.7 h | 27 | 259 |
| MayMay | 41 | 30° | 24° | 6.4 h | 22 | 177 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 30° | 24° | 6.5 h | 17 | 115 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 30° | 24° | 6.4 h | 16 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 30° | 24° | 6.2 h | 18 | 136 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 30° | 23° | 6.0 h | 20 | 166 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 30° | 23° | 5.7 h | 23 | 239 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 29° | 23° | 5.1 h | 27 | 360 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 29° | 23° | 5.2 h | 26 | 293 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
3.14° N, 101.69° E · 56 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is from June to July and from September to April. The wettest month is November with 360 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kuala Lumpur for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Kuala Lumpur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January29° · 6 h
In January, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 229 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in January46February30° · 7 h
In February, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 163 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in February43March30° · 7 h
In March, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 232 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in March43April30° · 7 h
In April, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 259 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in April41May30° · 6 h
In May, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 177 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in May44June30° · 7 h
In June, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in June45July30° · 6 h
In July, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 107 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in July41August30° · 6 h
In August, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in August42September30° · 6 h
In September, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 166 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in September42October30° · 6 h
In October, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in October45November29° · 5 h
In November, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 360 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur in November46December29° · 5 h
In December, Kuala Lumpur is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 293 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 15 min
- Distance
- 10,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kuala Lumpur
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is from June to July and from September to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. December is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Kuala Lumpur?
The wettest month is November with 360 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 107 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuala Lumpur get?
Kuala Lumpur gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.3 hours a day; in November there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses the time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kuala Lumpur?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuala Lumpur takes about 13 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,570 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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