5 destinations · 30-year monthly averages, judged against the Tropical preset (highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, any rain except monsoon) · pick another preset below
The best time to visit Malaysia for tropical weather is December to June, when 3 of the 5 destinations on Sun Season fit. Penang, Langkawi and Perhentian Islands have a true monsoon season. It falls between April and January, depending on the destination.
Verdicts come from WorldClim 2.1 monthly normals 1970–2000; see the method.
Pick the weather you like. Every month of every destination is then judged against it.
For Tropical weather, the best time is December to June, when 3 of the 5 destinations fit.
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| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO |
| Penang | GO | GO | GO | MSN | MSN | GO | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN |
| Langkawi | GO | GO | GO | GO | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | GO |
| Kota Kinabalu | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO |
| Perhentian Islands | MSN | GO | GO | GO | GO | GO | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN | MSN |
| Looking for | Rule | Best months | Destinations that fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm | highs 19–28 °C66–82 °F, dry or showers | 0 of 5 | |
| Tropical | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, any rain except monsoon | December to June | 3 of 5 |
| Beach | highs 28–38 °C82–100 °F, dry or showers | February to March | 4 of 5 |
| Cool | highs 3–19 °C37–66 °F, any rain except monsoon | 0 of 5 | |
| Snow | highs below 3 °C37 °F, any rain | 0 of 5 |