Malaysia climate

World Climates covers 32 places in Malaysia. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Sitiawan (28 °C82 °F) and the coolest is Sibu (26 °C79 °F). The wettest is Bintulu with 3,819 mm150 in of precipitation per year, the driest Langkawi (Kuah) with 2,198 mm87 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are tropical rainforest (Af, 29 places) and tropical monsoon (Am, 3 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Maran (32 °C90 °F in April); the lowest monthly average low is in Maran (21 °C70 °F in February).

Across the places in Malaysia, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January and February (1 and 16 of 32 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Malaysia?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Malaysia is Sitiawan at 28 °C82 °F. The coolest is Sibu at 26 °C79 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Malaysia?

Bintulu gets the most precipitation, 3,819 mm150 in in an average year. The driest place is Langkawi (Kuah) with 2,198 mm87 in.

How many places in Malaysia does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 32 places in Malaysia. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Malaysia?

It depends on the place. Across Malaysia, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January and February. Check the page of each city for its own best months.