Climate Insights for Kuala Lumpur

The climate in Kuala Lumpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,949 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Lumpur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Lumpur sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kuala Lumpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 116.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Lumpur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Lumpur sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Kuala Lumpur has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Kuala Lumpur is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,949 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 246 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 403 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 140 mm. That's 263 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kuala Lumpur is a very wet location, receiving approximately 116.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.9 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5.5 in. That's 10.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Kuala Lumpur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kuala Lumpur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuala Lumpur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuala Lumpur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.