Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Kuala Lumpur is very-high
August is very-high for Kuala Lumpur.
Drier season + Malaysia Day. Hotels reasonable.
Travel score
Kuala Lumpur August Weather Stats
Avg High
33°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
9
140mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
76%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
37°C
Nighttime
26°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Drier season
- Malaysia Day atmosphere
Cons
- Hot tropical
August Events & Festivals
- Malaysia Day Aug 31
- Late summer dry
Kuala Lumpur in August — Full Picture
Drier season + Malaysia Day. Hotels reasonable.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Hot tropical.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
33°C
24°C
12.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current33°C
24°C
9/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
32.7°C
24°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
32.3°C
23°C
10/mo
Kuala Lumpur Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32° | 23° | 10d·170mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 23° | 8d·150mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 24° | 12d·220mm | 7h | 78% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 33° | 24° | 14d·280mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 33° | 24° | 11d·170mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| June (Best) | 33° | 24° | 9d·130mm | 8h | 76% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| July (Best) | 33° | 24° | 9d·130mm | 8h | 76% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 33° | 24° | 9d·140mm | 8h | 76% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 33° | 24° | 12d·200mm | 7h | 78% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 33° | 24° | 13d·260mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 24° | 14d·280mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 23° | 12d·220mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
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Kuala Lumpur August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur in August is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Kuala Lumpur August averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Kuala Lumpur August averages 140mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Hot tropical.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Kuala Lumpur August sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 19:20, with 12h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Kuala Lumpur August air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kuala Lumpur in August?
In August, Kuala Lumpur is great for Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Genting Highlands.
Is August peak season in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur August crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.