Kuala Lumpur
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kuala Lumpur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kuala Lumpur are typically February, June and July, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and November the wettest (about 371 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3 | 23.4 | 236 | 8.6 |
| February | 31.6 | 23.6 | 130 | 9.9 |
| March | 31.7 | 23.9 | 221 | 9.7 |
| April | 31.3 | 24.3 | 299 | 9.2 |
| May | 31.1 | 24.5 | 269 | 8.8 |
| June | 31.0 | 24.2 | 183 | 9.3 |
| July | 31.3 | 24.1 | 173 | 9.6 |
| August | 30.9 | 23.8 | 215 | 9.1 |
| September | 30.8 | 23.8 | 242 | 8.8 |
| October | 30.7 | 23.9 | 257 | 8.6 |
| November | 30.1 | 23.8 | 371 | 7.4 |
| December | 30.0 | 23.6 | 319 | 8.1 |
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People and places shaping Kuala Lumpur
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Kuala Lumpur
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- badminton at the 2027 South East Asian Games
Wikidata records Kuala Lumpur as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2027 South East Asian Games – men's doubles
Wikidata records Kuala Lumpur as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2027 South East Asian Games – men's singles
Wikidata records Kuala Lumpur as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2027 South East Asian Games – women's doubles
Wikidata records Kuala Lumpur as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2027 South East Asian Games – women's singles
Wikidata records Kuala Lumpur as the event location. Badminton championships.
- badminton at the 2027 South East Asian Games – mixed doubles
Wikidata records Kuala Lumpur as the event location. Badminton championships.
Previously
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01 · OverviewKuala Lumpur, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kuala Lumpur took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kuala Lumpur
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kuala Lumpur
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kuala Lumpur
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kuala Lumpur
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kuala Lumpur
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kuala Lumpur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kuala Lumpur located and what are its coordinates?
Kuala Lumpur is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 3.1412, 101.6865, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur has a recorded population of approximately 1,453,975 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kuala Lumpur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kuala Lumpur include MS-MY, English, Chinese, TA, TE, ML, PA, Thai, with MYR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kuala Lumpur?
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