SeasonMapMalaysia in July
July is Malaysia's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 11 destinations average 69/100, led by Perhentian Islands at 86 — 30°C and 19 rainy days — while Cameron Highlands is cooler at 24°C and scores 70.
#4 of 12 months for Malaysia · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malaysia in July
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perhentian Islands | Island | 30°C | 82 mm · 19 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Penang | Island | 34°C | 154 mm · 21 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 3 | Tioman | Island | 24°C | 154 mm · 20 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 4 | Langkawi | Island | 30°C | 189 mm · 21 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 5 | Cameron Highlands | Trekking hub | 24°C | 252 mm · 24 days | 70 tier B | — |
| 6 | Ipoh | City | 30°C | 120 mm · 15 days | 68 tier C | Yes |
| 7 | Malacca | City | 29°C | 166 mm · 24 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 8 | Johor Bahru | City | 29°C | 178 mm · 24 days | 63 tier C | Yes |
| 9 | Kuching | City | 30°C | 187 mm · 22 days | 61 tier C | Yes |
| 10 | Kuala Lumpur | City | 36°C | 195 mm · 24 days | 60 tier C | Yes |
| 11 | Kota Kinabalu | City | 36°C | 238 mm · 23 days | 59 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means July is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Malaysia in July
- Turtle nesting · Perhentian Islands · 1 Apr – 30 Sep (usually)
- Malaysian school holidays · Perhentian Islands · 20 May – 15 Sep (usually)
- Feast of St Anne · Penang · 15–28 Jul (usually)
- Mid-year school break · Cameron Highlands · 20 May – 10 Jul (usually)
- Rainforest World Music Festival · Kuching · 20 Jun – 20 Jul (usually)
Peak crowds at 1 of Malaysia's 5 well-known places this month.