Weather in November in Malaysia
Thinking about venturing to Malaysia this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in November?
November in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Brinchang at 28°C to very warm in Sandakan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 20°C in Brinchang. 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.For specific regional insights in Malaysia, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lahad Datu with an average of 181 mm to heavy rainfall in Kijal with 461 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kuala Lumpur.Average sunshine
Kuala Lumpur enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at Malaysia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Malaysia climate page.
Where to go in Malaysia in November





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In November 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.
Melaka
In November 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.
George Town
In November 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.
Johor Bahru
In November Johor Bahru 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.
Kota Kinabalu
In November Kota Kinabalu generally has 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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is November the best time to visit Malaysia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kuala Lumpur, November may not be the ideal time to visit Malaysia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the months of January, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Malaysia.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia.
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