Best time to visit Malaysia
The best time to visit Malaysia is January to March, when its 7 destinations average 73/100 for climate comfort — November is the weakest month, at 58/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 7 Malaysia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Malaysia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 29.1°C | 169 mm | Langkawi 89 |
| February | 73 | 29.8°C | 129 mm | Langkawi 87 |
| March | 68 | 30.1°C | 194 mm | Langkawi 86 |
| April | 66 | 29.9°C | 220 mm | Langkawi 81 |
| May | 64 | 30°C | 229 mm | Langkawi 76 |
| June | 65 | 29.4°C | 221 mm | Langkawi 81 |
| July | 68 | 29.4°C | 187 mm | Penang 80 |
| August | 65 | 29.4°C | 228 mm | Penang 77 |
| September | 63 | 29.3°C | 247 mm | Langkawi 73 |
| October | 59 | 29.1°C | 309 mm | Langkawi 69 |
| November | 58 | 28.9°C | 333 mm | Langkawi 68 |
| December | 63 | 28.7°C | 268 mm | Langkawi 79 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Malaysia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 7 destinations in Malaysia
Malaysia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
- January to March. Across Malaysia's 7 destinations, February averages 73/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 29.8°C and 129 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Malaysia?
- November, averaging 58/100 — mean highs of 28.9°C and 333 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Malaysia?
- March, with mean daily highs of 30.1°C averaged across 7 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Malaysia?
- November, averaging 333 mm of rain.