Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The summer season in Kuala Lumpur is from March to September. The weather in Kuala Lumpur in March is very humid and this is the hottest month of the year with the temperature being around 28°C. Weather in Kuala Lumpur in April remains the same. However, to get the best of the trip, one can try different indoor activities like a relaxing spa, visiting the aquarium, shopping centers, and taking some cooking classes to learn the recipe of traditional Malay cuisine. The weather in Kuala Lumpur in May is less humid with temperature of around 25°C and tourists can enjoy the best of the KL. One can also explore the night markets in the city when the sun has gone down and humidity is also low.

Monsoons in Kuala Lumpur are not definite. Kuala Lumpur witnesses two monsoons- one known as east monsoons and the other known as west monsoons. The rain pattern of Kuala Lumpur is such that it is spread throughout the year. The eastern monsoons hit the city during the months of October and January, while western monsoons hit the city during the months of March and April. The eastern monsoons are lighter showers which happen on and off, while western monsoons are heavier bringing the most amount of rain. Weather in Kuala Lumpur during March and April becomes humid and is the main monsoon season of Kuala Lumpur. Other than that, months of October to November also witness showers. The climate in Kuala Lumpur is quite humid overall, and one must always be ready for rains at any time of the year.

Therefore, the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is from May to July or December to February. One can visit Kuala Lumpur during December when the city prepares to celebrate Christmas and New Year. It is a delight to see the roads and shops brightly decorated and the festive fervor in the air.

The winter season in Kuala Lumpur is cold during the day and chilly at nights. One can experience the coldest weather in Kuala Lumpur during the months of January and February. The climate remains the coldest and the driest with the temperature being around 27°C during the day and 23°C during the night. It is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur as tourist can enjoy the tour due to no rains, and the cold days help in enhancing the experience of a tourist. However, pack some light jackets to enjoy the streets of Kuala Lumpur at night, as the weather can be quite chilly.