Malaysia Weather Forecast
Malaysia weather: 78°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Malaysia is a country in Asia. Malaysia is a country in Asia with its capital at Kuala Lumpur. It has a population of about 34 million. The capital is Kuala Lumpur.
Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Malaysia with mainly clear. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 75°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Malaysia is February, July and September. The climate is tropical. April, May and August tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 74°F.
The closest major airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), about 27 mi away. Nearby highlights include Langkawi, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Malaysia today at 10/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Malaysia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:58 AM, Oct 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Malaysia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 75° | 96% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 90° / 76° | 99% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 91° / 74° | 82% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 90° / 75° | 90% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 75° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 75° | 100% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 76° | 94% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 75° | 100% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 75° | 98% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 75° | 99% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 75° | 92% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 75° | 91% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 75° | 98% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 76° | 97% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 76° | 69% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 71% | -- | — |
Climate in Malaysia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 74° | 10,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 91° | 75° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 92° | 76° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 90° | 76° | 13,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 90° | 77° | 12,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 90° | 76° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 92° | 76° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 76° | 9,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 90° | 76° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 89° | 75° | 11,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 88° | 75° | 14,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 87° | 75° | 17,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Malaysia
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Air quality and pollen in Malaysia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Malaysia
Go in February, July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, May and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Malaysia
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Malaysia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Malaysia
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Explore Malaysia
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Malaysia?
Malaysia is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 3.139, 101.6869. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Malaysia right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 96% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
February, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Malaysia, which has a tropical climate. April, May and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia observes Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+08:00). The local time is 12:58 AM.
How many people live in Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population of approximately 34 million.
What is the nearest airport to Malaysia?
The closest airports are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 27 mi away and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 201 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Malaysia?
Popular options include Langkawi, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay.
What places are in Malaysia?
Malaysia covers 3 places in this atlas, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
