Kuala Lumpur weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Like most weather services, we show Kuala Lumpur at one spot: Kuala Lumpur, its largest city. At 7:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 25°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (2.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Mar, May–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 31%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (2.7 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 mostly clear and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (2.7 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 for Kuala Lumpur), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kuala Lumpur
Weather can differ a lot within Kuala Lumpur: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Taman Petaling | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Wangsa Maju | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Bandar Utama | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Bukit Jalil | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Ampang | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Titiwangsa | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Bukit Bintang | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Sentul | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Kepong | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Sri Petaling | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |
| Taman Melati | Feb–Mar, May–Aug | Year-round | 28–30°C | 2,522 mm |