Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Weather

Kuala Lumpur,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
29°C
84.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,005 hPa

Feel like: 34 °C

Temperature: 29°C

Cloud: 43%

Humidity: 73%

Wind: ESE - 4 km/h

Visibility: 11.0 km

Weather forecast

Wed
05 Aug
24°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Thu
06 Aug
25°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Fri
07 Aug
25°C / 33°C
Drizzle
Sat
08 Aug
24°C / 31°C
Moderate Drizzle
Sun
09 Aug
23°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
02:00 AM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Mainly Clear
73% 15 km/h
03:00 AM
23° / 30°
23° / 30°
Overcast
65% 21 km/h
04:00 AM
23° / 31°
23° / 31°
Overcast
61% 24 km/h
05:00 AM
23° / 32°
23° / 32°
Partly Cloudy
58% 25 km/h
06:00 AM
22° / 33°
22° / 33°
Partly Cloudy
54% 26 km/h
07:00 AM
22° / 32°
22° / 32°
Drizzle
56% 25 km/h
08:00 AM
22° / 32°
22° / 32°
Drizzle
56% 24 km/h
09:00 AM
22° / 32°
22° / 32°
Overcast
56% 21 km/h
10:00 AM
23° / 31°
23° / 31°
Overcast
61% 17 km/h
11:00 AM
23° / 30°
23° / 30°
Overcast
69% 14 km/h
12:00 PM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Overcast
77% 11 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 31.7°C
  • Average low 23.7°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (01 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 23°C (20 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 80.97%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 60 mm (31 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 8 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Kuala Lumpur over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Kuala Lumpur in the coming days

Rainfall in Kuala Lumpur in the coming days

Kuala Lumpur Climate Summary

Kuala Lumpur features a Tropical rainforest (Köppen classification: Af), with an average annual temperature of 28.52ºC (83.34ºF), which is about 0.24% higher than the national average for Malaysia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 73.51 millimeters (2.89 inches) of rainfall, spread across 200.27 rainy days, accounting for 54.87% of the year.

Longitude 3.139003
Latitude 101.686855
Yearly high temperature 31.98ºC (89.56ºF)
Yearly low temperature 23.25ºC (73.85ºF)
Hottest month March 32.61ºC (90.7ºF)
Coldest month January 22.55ºC (72.59ºF)
Yearly precip 73.51mm (2.89in)
Days with rainfall 200.27 days (54.87%)
Driest month February (77.57%)
Wettest month April (79.12%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 31.09° / 22.55° 13.0 days
February 32.33° / 22.38° 8.82 days
March 32.61° / 23.17° 17.27 days
April 32.37° / 23.69° 20.27 days
May 32.42° / 23.91° 21.64 days
June 32.42° / 23.42° 16.0 days
July 32.13° / 23.27° 15.64 days
August 32.47° / 23.5° 17.45 days
September 32.2° / 23.34° 17.36 days
October 32.13° / 23.47° 17.55 days
November 30.98° / 23.39° 19.0 days
December 30.59° / 22.94° 16.27 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Kuala Lumpur?

March has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 32.61ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 22.55ºC).

2. What should I wear in Kuala Lumpur today?

For today's very hot weather in Kuala Lumpur, with the high temperatures above 32ºC (89.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
23°C / 30°C
Morning
22°C / 32°C
Afternoon
24°C / 26°C
Evening
23°C / 24°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 469
  • CO 1,119
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 28
  • O3 96
  • PM10 27
  • PM25 27
  • SO2 24
  • CH4 1,493

Sunrise / Sunset

23:11
11:26