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South Malaysia climate 2025

Malaysia

South Malaysia climate 2025

Overview: South Malaysia
South Malaysia is a region with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 30 °C (86 °F) in December to 32 °C (90 °F) in May. The highest sea temperatures in South Malaysia are in May with 30 °C (86 °F) and the lowest in January with 28 °C (82 °F). The highest night temperatures could be experienced in May with 23 °C (74 °F), the lowest in January with 22 °C (72 °F). The driest month is February with just 12 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 22 days of rain.

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Climate overview

South Malaysia is a region with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 30 °C (86 °F) in December to 32 °C (90 °F) in May. The highest sea temperatures in South Malaysia are in May with 30 °C (86 °F) and the lowest in January with 28 °C (82 °F). The highest night temperatures could be experienced in May with 23 °C (74 °F), the lowest in January with 22 °C (72 °F). The driest month is February with just 12 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 22 days of rain.

What is the best month to visit South Malaysia?

The best time to visit South Malaysia is between January and August. During this period, temperatures are between 30 °C (86 °F) - 32 °C (90 °F), night temperatures are between 22 °C (72 °F) - 23 °C (74 °F), rainfall averages 14 days per month, and 6 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 28 °C (82 °F) - 30 °C (86 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is January - February.

Is South Malaysia a year-round destination?

Yes, South Malaysia is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 30 °C (86 °F) and the sea temperature below 28 °C (82 °F).

What sea temperatures can I expect in South Malaysia?

South Malaysia has sea temperatures in the range of 28 °C (82 °F) - 30 °C (86 °F) throughout the year.

When is the wet season in South Malaysia?

There is a wet season in South Malaysia between the months of October - December. During this period it rains on average 20 days per month and approximately 295 mm (11.63 in) of rain falls per month.

What temperatures can I expect in South Malaysia?

South Malaysia enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 30 °C (86 °F) - 32 °C (90 °F) during the year.

What are the night temperatures in South Malaysia?

In South Malaysia, night temperatures between 22 °C (72 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) can be expected during the year.

What is the least cloudy season in South Malaysia?

The least cloudy months in South Malaysia are February - April, when the cloud cover is on average only 43 %.

What is the humidity in South Malaysia?

Generally, South Malaysia belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It is in the range of 80 % - 86 %.

Which month is the sunniest in South Malaysia?

The period, which is the sunniest in South Malaysia, is in the months of January - March, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.

Is it windy in South Malaysia?

South Malaysia is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

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