Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Weather

Kuala Lumpur,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Thunderstorm

Pressure: 1,003 hPa

Feel like: 32 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 98%

Humidity: 83%

Wind: NW - 9 km/h

Visibility: 1.56 km

Weather forecast

Sat
24 Oct
23°C / 26°C
Slight Rain Showers
Sun
25 Oct
23°C / 30°C
Slight Rain Showers
Mon
26 Oct
24°C / 32°C
Slight Rain Showers
Tue
27 Oct
23°C / 30°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Wed
28 Oct
23°C / 29°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Slight Thunderstorm
83% 22 km/h
07:00 AM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Slight Thunderstorm
86% 27 km/h
08:00 AM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Slight Rain Showers
88% 18 km/h
09:00 AM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Moderate Drizzle
88% 12 km/h
10:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Moderate Drizzle
86% 14 km/h
11:00 AM
24° / 26°
24° / 26°
Moderate Drizzle
92% 14 km/h
12:00 PM
24° / 26°
24° / 26°
Overcast
93% 10 km/h
13:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Overcast
93% 8 km/h
14:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Overcast
92% 5 km/h
15:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Overcast
92% 3 km/h
16:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Overcast
94% 1 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.47°C
  • Average low 22.83°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (08 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (05 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 82.83%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 74 mm (16 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 17 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 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
24°C / 29°C
Morning
25°C / 27°C
Afternoon
24°C / 25°C
Evening
23°C / 24°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality, health effects possible for sensitive people, general public usually unaffected

  • CO2 465
  • CO 1,883
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 15
  • O3 268
  • PM10 38
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 21
  • CH4 1,517

Sunrise / Sunset

22:56
10:58