AI-generatedMalacca at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 2,226 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Malacca
Malacca 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 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Malacca is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:5518:59
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 06:42–07:22 · evening 18:31–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:34–06:42 · evening 19:12–19:20
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.
What is the weather like in Malacca in October?
In October, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 221 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 4 min06:55 – 18:59
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Malacca
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Malacca ranges from 28.4 °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. From April to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.1 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.4° | 30.1° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.4° | 30.0° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.0° | 29.7° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.8° | 29.6° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.7° | 29.4° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Malacca
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 5.0 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Malacca, 41 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Malacca
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 it, 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.
Rain in Malacca: 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, Malacca has about 25 rainy days with 221 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Malacca
How breezy and how cloudy Malacca 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.
In October, the wind in Malacca typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Malacca: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 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 and humidity in Malacca
How often the day gets hot in Malacca (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Malacca has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Malacca
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 (10+ 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 (26°). 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) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 50 | 29° | 24° | 28.4° | 5.9 h | 17 | 121 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.2 h | 13 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 30° | 25° | 29.0° | 6.2 h | 22 | 151 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 30° | 25° | 29.8° | 6.1 h | 27 | 218 |
| MayMay | 44 | 30° | 26° | 30.4° | 5.9 h | 26 | 205 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 29° | 26° | 30.4° | 5.7 h | 23 | 179 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 29° | 25° | 30.0° | 5.8 h | 23 | 172 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 29° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.7 h | 25 | 203 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 29° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.2 h | 24 | 190 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 29° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 25 | 221 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 29° | 25° | 29.6° | 4.7 h | 28 | 269 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 29° | 25° | 29.2° | 4.5 h | 24 | 220 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
2.20° N, 102.24° E · 6 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Best time to visit Malacca
The best time to visit Malacca is in February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 30.4 °C. The wettest month is November with 269 mm of precipitation.
Malacca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Malacca in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Malacca in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Malacca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Malacca in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Malacca for you.
Your best months: January – February, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Malacca
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Malacca: score 58 against 45. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 58better |
| Day high | 29° | 30° |
| Night low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 28.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 221 mm | 78 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Malacca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January29° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In January, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 121 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
Malacca in January58February30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 11 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 Malacca.
Malacca in February43March30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 151 mm. On about 14 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 Malacca.
Malacca in March44April30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In April, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 218 mm. On about 9 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 Malacca.
Malacca in April44May30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 205 mm. On about 8 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 Malacca.
Malacca in May45June29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 179 mm. On about 6 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 Malacca.
Malacca in June47July29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 172 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
Malacca in July48August29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In August, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 203 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
Malacca in August46September29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In September, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 190 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
Malacca in September45October29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 221 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
Malacca in October45November29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In November, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 269 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
Malacca in November46December29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Malacca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 220 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Malacca.
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Malacca vs. Putrajaya
In October the holiday weather in Malacca and Putrajaya is about equally good (score 45 vs. 42). During the day Putrajaya is 1 °C warmer than Malacca.
| in October | Malacca | Putrajaya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 26 |
| Best time | Feb | Apr – Feb |
Through the year
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Malacca ranks 4 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Labuan29°30°68
- 2Langkawi (Kuah)29°30°66
- 3Kota Kinabalu29°30°48
- 4MalaccaThis page29°30°45
- 5Johor29°30°43
- 6Putrajaya30°42
- 7Kuala Lumpur30°40
- 8George Town29°30°40
Planning a trip to Malacca
Weather for your travel dates
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Malacca 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.
Malacca has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 44 to 48).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 21 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 25 min
- Distance
- 10,690 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.
Frequently asked questions about Malacca
When is the best time to visit Malacca?
The best time to visit Malacca is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Malacca?
The sea temperature in Malacca ranges from 28.4 °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 Malacca in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Malacca?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Malacca?
The wettest month is November with 269 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 78 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Malacca get?
Malacca gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Malacca in?
Malacca uses the time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Malacca?
A nonstop flight from London to Malacca takes about 13 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,690 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Malacca?
Malacca has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 44 to 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 48.
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