Kuala Lumpur weather in December (Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia)

Curious about the December weather in Kuala Lumpur? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Kuala Lumpur typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Kuala Lumpur in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 301 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kuala Lumpur. February, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kuala Lumpur climate page with graphs.

 

Kuala Lumpur, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 301 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 163 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kuala Lumpur in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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