Malaysia might seem small, tucked in between Thailand and Indonesia, but this country is deceptively large with a wide range of activities and experiences. The country's popularity stems from its great weather and white sand beaches with excellent snorkelling and diving, as well as its world-class shopping and dining.
The cosmopolitan capital city Kuala Lumpur is the country's shopping hub and a great place to explore Malaysia's cuisine. Experience the Chinese quarter at the Petaling Street market, visit the famous twin Petronas Towers and explore the subterranean temples at the Batu Caves. True foodies may wish to visit Penang, a hub of gourmet delights with its own beaches, gardens and temples.
East Malaysia is where you will find the country's natural wonders such as tigers, pangolins and sea turtles. Kinabalu National Park is one of the few places orangutans still live in the wild, and Sarawak State to the south offers various outdoor activities and water sports. The best diving and snorkelling are on the islands between East Malaysia and the mainland, including Sipadang, Sibu and the Perhentian Islands.
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Climate Chart
Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Cameron Highlands | 30°C 183mm |
30°C 153mm |
30°C 231mm |
29°C 261mm |
29°C 234mm |
30°C 148mm |
29°C 139mm |
29°C 216mm |
29°C 201mm |
29°C 361mm |
29°C 387mm |
29°C 297mm |
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Kuala Lumpur | 34°C 34mm |
35°C 29mm |
35°C 58mm |
34°C 50mm |
33°C 51mm |
34°C 36mm |
34°C 30mm |
34°C 40mm |
35°C 39mm |
34°C 76mm |
33°C 84mm |
33°C 68mm |
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Langkawi | 30°C 74mm |
31°C 41mm |
31°C 89mm |
30°C 122mm |
30°C 100mm |
30°C 59mm |
30°C 48mm |
30°C 94mm |
29°C 137mm |
29°C 199mm |
30°C 205mm |
30°C 165mm |
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Malacca | 31°C 107mm |
32°C 71mm |
32°C 100mm |
32°C 113mm |
32°C 85mm |
32°C 49mm |
31°C 50mm |
31°C 62mm |
31°C 65mm |
31°C 102mm |
31°C 166mm |
30°C 159mm |
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Pangkor Islands | 30°C 146mm |
30°C 119mm |
31°C 174mm |
31°C 160mm |
31°C 118mm |
31°C 55mm |
31°C 63mm |
31°C 102mm |
30°C 111mm |
31°C 197mm |
30°C 269mm |
29°C 238mm |
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Penang | 32°C 79mm |
33°C 64mm |
33°C 100mm |
33°C 133mm |
33°C 104mm |
32°C 66mm |
32°C 68mm |
32°C 110mm |
32°C 122mm |
32°C 156mm |
31°C 176mm |
31°C 123mm |
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Perhentian Islands | 29°C 168mm |
29°C 46mm |
30°C 66mm |
32°C 57mm |
32°C 101mm |
32°C 83mm |
32°C 87mm |
32°C 97mm |
31°C 115mm |
31°C 175mm |
30°C 269mm |
29°C 335mm |