SeasonMapIpoh weather in December
Malaysia
December in Ipoh: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 26 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Ipoh · #1080 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ipoh climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 313 mm / 12.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ipoh in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyYear-end break in Malaysia, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ipoh's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherIpoh's best weather comes in January, June and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ipoh in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk26 rainy days and about 313 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ipoh — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ipoh?
Ipoh in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ipoh?
- December in Ipoh: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 26 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ipoh on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Ipoh in December?
- In December, Ipoh averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 22.4°C, with about 312.6 mm of rain over roughly 26 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ipoh in December?
- Ipoh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
Other months in Ipoh
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — December
Within 300 km: Langkawi's Dry season around 1 Dec – 31 Mar, and Ko Lipe's High season, flat Andaman around 1 Nov – 15 May.