Kuala Lumpur Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kuala Lumpur. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Kuala Lumpur is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2529 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 360 mm of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 126 mm over 12 rainy days.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kuala Lumpur Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Malaysia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Malaysia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kuala Lumpur’s average annual precipitation is 2529 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

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