Weather in Kuala Lumpur now
Weather in Kuala Lumpur now: 30°C, Rain showers, Humidity 73%, Wind 5 km/h.
Kuala Lumpur sits at 3.1° north latitude, in the equatorial belt, 55 m above sea level, in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. Over the week ahead highs range from 30° to 33° and lows from 24° to 25°, averaging 28°.
Forecast rainfall totals 56 mm, and 7 of the seven days carry a chance above 50%. Today the sun rises at 06:57 and sets at 18:59: 12:02 of daylight.
Compared with the historical average for this date (2016–2025): at the average. The normal is 30.9° for the high and 24.2° for the low. All dates →
| Conditions | high | low | rain | Wind | UV index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain showers | 31° | 25° | 73% | 7 km/h | 9 |
| Tomorrow | Rain showers | 33° | 25° | 100% | 8 km/h | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Thunderstorm | 31° | 24° | 100% | 6 km/h | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Rain showers | 33° | 24° | 98% | 9 km/h | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Rain showers | 32° | 24° | 100% | 9 km/h | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Rain showers | 30° | 24° | 94% | 11 km/h | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Light drizzle | 31° | 24° | 92% | 9 km/h | 1 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo (ECMWF, GFS, ICON models and national weather services). Updated every 15 minutes.
Weather in Kuala Lumpur month by month
The table gathers the 2016-2025 climate normals for Kuala Lumpur: average highs and lows, total rainfall and number of rainy days for each month of the year.
Kuala Lumpur has an annual mean temperature of 27.4°. The warmest month is March, when highs sit around 31.7°; the coldest is January, with average lows of 23.5°. The 8.2° gap between those two ends of the calendar is the measure of how much the year swings here.
Rainfall totals about 2,915 mm a year, spread over roughly 294 rainy days. The wettest month is November, averaging 370.3 mm across 29 days; the driest is February, with 128.6 mm.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3° | 23.5° | 235.7 mm | 24 |
| February | 31.6° | 23.7° | 128.6 mm | 18 |
| March | 31.7° | 24° | 219 mm | 25 |
| April | 31.3° | 24.3° | 300.4 mm | 28 |
| May | 31.1° | 24.6° | 269 mm | 27 |
| June | 31° | 24.2° | 183.7 mm | 22 |
| July | 31.3° | 24.1° | 171.8 mm | 21 |
| August | 30.9° | 23.8° | 214.2 mm | 25 |
| September | 30.8° | 23.8° | 241.6 mm | 24 |
| October | 30.7° | 23.9° | 258.1 mm | 24 |
| November | 30.1° | 23.8° | 370.3 mm | 29 |
| December | 30° | 23.6° | 322.6 mm | 27 |
When to visit Kuala Lumpur
For travellers who plan around the weather, November–January tend to be the most comfortable stretch: average highs between 30° and 30.3° and rainfall below the yearly average.
What to expect each month
- In January, highs sit near 30.3° and lows near 23.5°, with about 235.7 mm of rain over 24 days.
- In February, highs sit near 31.6° and lows near 23.7°, with about 128.6 mm of rain over 18 days.
- In March, highs sit near 31.7° and lows near 24°, with about 219 mm of rain over 25 days.
- In April, highs sit near 31.3° and lows near 24.3°, with about 300.4 mm of rain over 28 days.
- In May, highs sit near 31.1° and lows near 24.6°, with about 269 mm of rain over 27 days.
- In June, highs sit near 31° and lows near 24.2°, with about 183.7 mm of rain over 22 days.
- In July, highs sit near 31.3° and lows near 24.1°, with about 171.8 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In August, highs sit near 30.9° and lows near 23.8°, with about 214.2 mm of rain over 25 days.
- In September, highs sit near 30.8° and lows near 23.8°, with about 241.6 mm of rain over 24 days.
- In October, highs sit near 30.7° and lows near 23.9°, with about 258.1 mm of rain over 24 days.
- In November, highs sit near 30.1° and lows near 23.8°, with about 370.3 mm of rain over 29 days.
- In December, highs sit near 30° and lows near 23.6°, with about 322.6 mm of rain over 27 days.
Recorded extremes
Across 2016-2025, the thermometer reached 37.8° at the top of the series and fell to 21.1° at the bottom. These are observed values, not averages: they show what the city has actually faced.
Normals computed from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF), 2016-2025 series.
FAQ
What is the temperature in Kuala Lumpur right now?
It is 30°C in Kuala Lumpur right now, with rain showers. It feels like 36°C.
Will it rain in Kuala Lumpur today?
The peak chance of rain today is 73%, with about 6.4 mm expected.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur?
Tomorrow the high is 33° and the low 25°, with rain showers.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the ECMWF, GFS and ICON models and national weather services via Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes.
What is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur?
The warmest month is March, with average highs of 31.7° and lows of 24°.
Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur?
The city gets about 2,915 mm a year over 294 rainy days. The wettest month is November, with 370.3 mm.
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
On weather grounds, November–January combine the most agreeable temperatures with below-average rainfall.