Sure, the occasional tropical rainstorm might blow into town, but Kuala Lumpur is all about sunshine and heat, so be prepared with light colors and a large hat. And if a little (or a lot of) rain should start to fall, Mandarin Oriental will be happy to lend an umbrella.
Lying just seven degrees north of the Equator, Malaysia typifies tropical weather, with temperatures averaging between 25 and 31 degrees Celsius (73 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit). The biggest change comes with the heavy rains of the northwest monsoon, which start in October or November and last until February. Malaysia’s driest weather, brought by the annual southwest monsoon, occurs between late April and late September.
Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 24C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highs: | 90° (F) 32° (C) | 91° (F) 33° (C) | 91° (F) 33° (C) | 91° (F) 33° (C) | 91° (F) 33° (C) | 91° (F) 33° (C) | 90° (F) 32° (C) | 90° (F) 32° (C) | 90° (F) 32° (C) | 90° (F) 32° (C) | 90° (F) 32° (C) | 90° (F) 32° (C) |
| Lows: | 72° (F) 22° (C) | 72° (F) 22° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 72° (F) 22° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 73° (F) 23° (C) | 72° (F) 22° (C) |
