Southeast Asia · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75–91°F | 6h | High (170mm) | Shoulder | Hot and humid with passing showers—festive Thaipusam pilgrimages begin. |
| February | 75–92°F | 7h | High (165mm) | Peak | Warm, drier and lantern-lit as Chinese New Year fills the city with color. |
| March | 76–93°F | 6h | Very High (235mm) | Shoulder | Steamy with heavy afternoon storms—Borneo's dry-season window opens. |
| April | 76–93°F | 6h | Very High (285mm) | Shoulder | Hottest, wettest inter-monsoon month in KL—but prime diving off Sabah. |
| May | 77–92°F | 6h | High (215mm) | Shoulder | Warm and humid with brewing storms as the wet spell begins to ease. |
| June | 77–92°F | 6h | High (135mm) | Peak | One of KL's drier, sunnier stretches—ideal for city and island trips. |
| July | 76–91°F | 6h | High (140mm) | Peak | Warm, relatively dry high season—great weather for Borneo and the coast. |
| August | 76–91°F | 6h | High (170mm) | Peak | Warm summer season with festivals—Merdeka pride builds toward Aug 31. |
| September | 76–91°F | 5h | High (215mm) | Shoulder | Humid with returning downpours—vibrant food and cultural festivals in town. |
| October | 76–91°F | 5h | Very High (290mm) | Off-Peak | Inter-monsoon storms peak—dramatic daily downpours and lush green hills. |
| November | 75–90°F | 5h | Very High (340mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest month of the year—thundery afternoons and quiet, rain-washed streets. |
| December | 75–90°F | 5h | Very High (245mm) | Off-Peak | Warm, wet and festive as monsoon rains linger and holiday lights go up. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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