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Kuala Lumpur
Visit in September — score 44/100 · avg high 87°F · feels like 90°F · 25 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#2July
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#1October
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#3December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 80° | 87° | 74° | 25 | 228 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| February | 40 | 81° | 89° | 74° | 22 | 136 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| March | 41 | 81° | 89° | 75° | 26 | 212 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 40 | 81° | 88° | 76° | 29 | 300 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 41 | 81° | 88° | 76° | 27 | 260 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 43 | 81° | 88° | 76° | 24 | 184 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 42 | 81° | 88° | 75° | 22 | 166 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| August | 42 | 81° | 87° | 75° | 26 | 207 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| September | 44 | 80° | 87° | 75° | 25 | 242 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 42 | 80° | 87° | 75° | 25 | 250 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 43 | 79° | 86° | 75° | 29 | 370 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 39 | 79° | 86° | 74° | 28 | 312 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Kuala Lumpur (March, April, May) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 76°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
Summer
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 75°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Kuala Lumpur (June, July, August) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 75°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 43/100.
Fall
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 75°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Kuala Lumpur (September, October, November) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 75°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
Winter
- Score
- 40/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 74°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Kuala Lumpur (December, January, February) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 74°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 40/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 41/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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