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Best Time to Visit Malaysia

Asia · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherTropical & varied
Temperature25–35°C
CrowdsMedium
PricesModerate

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanGood
FebBest
MarBest
AprBest
MayGood
JunGood
JulGood
AugGood
SepAvoid
OctAvoid
NovAvoid
DecGood

Best months

FebruaryMarchApril

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

JanuaryMayJuneJulyAugustDecember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

SeptemberOctoberNovember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

February–April is best for KL, Penang and Langkawi's west coast; June–August for Borneo wildlife safaris.

Malaysia is great for:BeachesNatureCulture

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