Weather in February in Malaysia
Are you planning a trip a to Malaysia in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Malaysia in February?
February in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Lang Tengah at 28°C to very hot in Sintuk at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Sintuk and 25°C in Lang Tengah. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tanjung Rhu with an average of 45 mm to heavy rainfall in Kampong Setampin with 353 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kuala Lumpur usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at February'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 February for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In February Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Melaka
In February Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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George Town
In February George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Johor Bahru
In February Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kota Kinabalu
In February Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is February the best time to visit Malaysia?
We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Malaysia with overall tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur.
Generally speaking, February, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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