Kuala Lumpur weather in December
December in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Kuala Lumpur · #456 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kuala Lumpur climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 282 mm / 11.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 87 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kuala Lumpur in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- December in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kuala Lumpur on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in December?
- In December, Kuala Lumpur averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 282.2 mm of rain over roughly 24.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur in December?
- Kuala Lumpur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in December.