SeasonMapMalaysia in September
September is Malaysia's 9th-best month (rank 9 of 12): its 11 destinations average 63/100, led by Tioman at 79 — 24°C and 22 rainy days — while Kota Kinabalu is warmer at 36°C and scores 54.
#9 of 12 months for Malaysia · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malaysia in September
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tioman | Island | 24°C | 155 mm · 22 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 2 | Perhentian Islands | Island | 30°C | 141 mm · 22 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 3 | Langkawi | Island | 29°C | 233 mm · 23 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 4 | Penang | Island | 34°C | 226 mm · 24 days | 68 tier C | — |
| 5 | Ipoh | City | 30°C | 169 mm · 18 days | 63 tier C | — |
| 6 | Cameron Highlands | Trekking hub | 24°C | 323 mm · 26 days | 62 tier C | — |
| 7 | Malacca | City | 29°C | 194 mm · 25 days | 61 tier C | — |
| 8 | Johor Bahru | City | 29°C | 207 mm · 24 days | 60 tier C | — |
| 9 | Kuala Lumpur | City | 36°C | 237 mm · 25 days | 56 tier D | — |
| 10 | Kota Kinabalu | City | 36°C | 280 mm · 25 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 11 | Kuching | City | 30°C | 352 mm · 24 days | 48 tier F | — |
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 September 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 September
- Turtle nesting · Perhentian Islands · 1 Apr – 30 Sep (usually)
- Malaysian school holidays · Perhentian Islands · 20 May – 15 Sep (usually)
- Hungry Ghost Festival · Penang · 5 Aug – 25 Sep (usually)
- Nine Emperor Gods Festival · Penang and 1 more place · 25 Sep – 25 Oct (usually)
- Merdeka Day · Kuala Lumpur · 31 Aug – 16 Sep
Peak crowds at 2 of Malaysia's 5 well-known places this month.