What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in December?

In December, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 334 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in December

Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in December — 47 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur — December climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	334 mm	271 mm
Rainy days	29	26
Humidity	90%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	37	87

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur?: Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in December — 47 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in December?: In December, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 334 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 271 mm.