Kuala Lumpur weather
At 2:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (3.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Mar, May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (3.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Mar, May–AugOff season Oct–Dec
About Kuala Lumpur weather
Is it raining in Kuala Lumpur right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (3.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kuala Lumpur this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–33° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kuala Lumpur lately?
In the past 7 days, Kuala Lumpur had 7 rainy days and 97.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kuala Lumpur?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kuala Lumpur weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is Feb–Mar, May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Kuala Lumpur?
November is the wettest month, with about 314 mm (12.4 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 155 mm (6.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Kuala Lumpur weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months