Weather in March in Malaysia
Planning a journey to Malaysia this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in March?
March 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 Tioman Island at 29°C to very hot in Sintuk at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sintuk and 26°C in Tioman Island. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Labuan with an average of 63 mm to heavy rainfall in Kampong Setampin with 289 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur enjoys approximately 208 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at March'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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In March 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 poor that month.
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Melaka
In March Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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George Town
In March George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Johor Bahru
In March Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kota Kinabalu
In March Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is March the best time to visit Malaysia?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Malaysia with often poor 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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