Weather in September in Malaysia
Thinking about venturing to Malaysia this September 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 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.
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 areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 164 hours of sunlight expected in Kuala Lumpur. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at September'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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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