Johor Bahru (Johor) weather in February
February in Johor Bahru: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#1 of 12 months in Johor Bahru · #796 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 24°C
- Wet days
- 17
- Sun
- 10.1 h
- Humidity
- 84%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Johor Bahru in February
Locals on the forum explain that February/March is the tail end of the North-East monsoon, and Johor Bahru, sitting at the southern tip of the peninsula, hardly catches the full brunt of it. The typical day: sunny for stretches, some cloud, maybe a bit of rain, or at worst a two-hour local thunderstorm - rarely an all-day washout. The overall read from regulars is that the rain is localized and brief enough not to really disrupt a visit.
Other months in Johor Bahru
Forum posters describe Johor Bahru as very hot and humid in August, with typical daytime temperatures around 32C and humidity that can climb toward 90%. Posters consistently note that Malaysia's proximity to the equator means there's no real seasonal variation in temperature year-round, staying around 32C with generally high humidity regardless of month. Posters describe occasional nighttime thunderstorms as a real feature of an August or September visit to the west coast, but are consistent that being in a wetter stretch doesn't mean daily rain - just a somewhat higher chance of it on any given day. Posters generally rate August as hot and humid but entirely typical for Johor Bahru, with no particular weather advantage or disadvantage compared to most other months.
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Johor Bahru climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Johor Bahru in February
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.
Peak crowdsChinese New Year, Johor Bahru Chingay, Chinese New Year closure in Malaysia(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Johor Bahru'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).
Best weatherJohor Bahru's best weather comes in February, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
February includes Johor Bahru Chingay.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Johor Bahru in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Chinese New Year
17–18 FebLunar New YearClosuresCrowdedBook earlyA two-day public holiday in most states. Chinese-run shops and eateries close for several days, lion dances and firecrackers mark the opening days, and flights, buses and hotels fill as families travel home. Source ↗
- Festival
Johor Bahru Chingay
5 Feb – 10 Mar · usuallyReligious feastCrowdedClosuresFour days in the first lunar month when five deities are carried out of the old temple and paraded through the centre behind a crowd in the hundreds of thousands. Downtown roads shut for the night finale. Source ↗
- Holiday
Ramadan bazaars and Hari Raya
5 Feb – 10 Apr · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresAfternoon bazaars set up across the city through the fast and clear out by dusk, which is the best eating of the Johor year. Then the Raya exodus empties the place and the causeway with it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Johor Bahru — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Johor Bahru in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Johor Bahru?
- February in Johor Bahru: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Johor Bahru on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Johor Bahru in February?
- In February, Johor Bahru averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 111.6 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Johor Bahru in February?
- Johor Bahru has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in February.
Within 300 km: Singapore's Thaipusam on 1 Feb, and Kuala Lumpur's Thaipusam at Batu Caves around 15 Jan – 15 Feb.