SeasonMapMalaysia in March
March is one of Malaysia's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 11 destinations average 70/100, led by Perhentian Islands at 89 — 29°C and 12 rainy days — while Kuala Lumpur is warmer at 38°C and scores 55.
#3 of 12 months for Malaysia · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malaysia in March
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perhentian Islands | Island | 29°C | 66 mm · 12 days | 89 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Langkawi | Island | 32°C | 74 mm · 13 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Tioman | Island | 24°C | 130 mm · 14 days | 84 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Penang | Island | 35°C | 135 mm · 21 days | 83 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Cameron Highlands | Trekking hub | 25°C | 191 mm · 20 days | 74 tier B | Yes |
| 6 | Malacca | City | 30°C | 143 mm · 19 days | 66 tier C | Yes |
| 7 | Ipoh | City | 31°C | 164 mm · 23 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 8 | Kota Kinabalu | City | 36°C | 205 mm · 24 days | 63 tier C | Yes |
| 9 | Johor Bahru | City | 30°C | 238 mm · 24 days | 58 tier D | — |
| 10 | Kuala Lumpur | City | 38°C | 241 mm · 24 days | 55 tier D | — |
| 11 | Kuching | City | 30°C | 325 mm · 28 days | 51 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 March 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 March
- Ramadan and Hari Raya · Perhentian Islands and 4 more places · 5 Feb – 25 Apr (usually)
- Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Meh · Penang · 25 Jan – 10 Mar (usually)
- Ramadan bazaars and Hari Raya · Penang and 2 more places · 18 Feb – 23 Mar
- Johor Bahru Chingay · Johor Bahru · 5 Feb – 10 Mar (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 5 of Malaysia's 5 well-known places this month.