Kuala Lumpur Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Kuala Lumpur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2529 mm (100 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 360 mm (14 in) of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June brings less rainfall, with 126 mm (5 in) over 12 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 152 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kuala Lumpur Temperature page.

Kuala Lumpur's average annual precipitation is 2529 mm (100 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Kuala Lumpur's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kuala Lumpur Climate page.