Weather in September in Malaysia
Planning a journey to Malaysia this September 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 September?
September in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Brinchang at 29°C to very warm in Mentekab at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mentekab and 20°C in Brinchang. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malaysia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mentekab with an average of 114 mm to heavy rainfall in Kampong Bukit Kanchil with 388 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 164 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kuala Lumpur. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively 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 September
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Malaysia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In September 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.
Melaka
In September 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 September George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Johor Bahru
In September 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 unpleasant that month.
Kota Kinabalu
In September Kota Kinabalu 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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is September the best time to visit Malaysia?
We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Malaysia. Typically, the climate in Kuala Lumpur is tolerable. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Malaysia is in February, June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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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