Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kuala Lumpur Climate
Kuala Lumpur is a city in Malaysia (14) with a population of about 1,453,975. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 2379 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
2379
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kuala Lumpur Climate
Kuala Lumpur has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 2379 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
2379
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 155 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 140 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 202 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 239 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 204 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 135 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 130 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 162 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 201 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 277 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 297 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 237 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
The most comfortable months to visit Kuala Lumpur are typically July, June and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kuala Lumpur are typically July, June and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 2379 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Kuala Lumpur average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.