Kuala Lumpur weather in August

August in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Kuala Lumpur · #510 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kuala Lumpur climate normals — August

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall234 mm / 9.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 74°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)112😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kuala Lumpur in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
August in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kuala Lumpur on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in August?
In August, Kuala Lumpur averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 23.4°C, with about 234.3 mm of rain over roughly 25.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Kuala Lumpur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 112 in August.

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