Kuala Lumpur
Twin towers that held the title of world's tallest for years and still dominate the skyline, a street food scene mixing Malay, Chinese and Indian kitchens into one relentless crawl, and rainforest reachable inside an hour if the city ever gets too much.
The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is Any month, driest Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F). Local time there is 07:11 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
January · high 30°C · rain 180mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Sepang, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 180mm7.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C88°F | 150mm5.9in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 232mm9.1in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 31°C87°F | 299mm11.8in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 31°C87°F | 233mm9.2in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 206mm8.1in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C86°F | 201mm7.9in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 30°C86°F | 271mm10.7in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 30°C86°F | 275mm10.8in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 323mm12.7in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C85°F | 396mm15.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 30°C85°F | 359mm14.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is Any month, driest Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F).
How warm does Kuala Lumpur get?
Typical daytime highs in Kuala Lumpur are Mar–May 31°C (87°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (86°F).
Is Kuala Lumpur expensive?
On the ground, Kuala Lumpur is cheap.
What sort of trip is Kuala Lumpur good for?
Kuala Lumpur is good for food and drink, history and culture, beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Kuala Lumpur?
The wettest month in Kuala Lumpur is November at 396mm (15.6in), the driest February at 150mm (5.9in), with a monthly average of 260mm (10.3in).
What plug do I need for Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur uses type G sockets at 240 V.
