Weather in December in Malaysia
Considering a trip to Malaysia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in December?
December in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Brinchang at 28°C to very warm in Sandakan at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 20°C in Brinchang. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tanjung Rhu with an average of 115 mm to heavy rainfall in Kijal with 572 mm.Average sunshine
Kuala Lumpur enjoys a balanced 163 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Malaysia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Malaysia's yearly weather, check out our Malaysia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In December Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Melaka
In December Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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George Town
In December George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Johor Bahru
In December Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kota Kinabalu
In December Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is December the best time to visit Malaysia?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Malaysia due to the typically poor weather in Kuala Lumpur.
Generally speaking, February, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. The weather in January, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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