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 high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 234 mm / 9.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 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.