Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Kuala Lumpur is high
December is high for Kuala Lumpur.
Christmas-New Year peak — Korean + Japanese tourists. Hotels triple. Pavilion KL Christmas atmospheric.
Travel score
Kuala Lumpur December Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
23°C
Rainy Days
12
220mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
22 μg/m³
PM10
38 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
36°C
Nighttime
25°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Christmas peak atmosphere
- Pavilion KL Christmas decorations
Cons
- Hotels triple
- Tourist crush peak
December Events & Festivals
- Christmas-New Year peak
Kuala Lumpur in December — Full Picture
Christmas-New Year peak — Korean + Japanese tourists. Hotels triple. Pavilion KL Christmas atmospheric.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical + monsoon.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
33°C
24°C
12.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
33°C
24°C
9/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
32.7°C
24°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current32.3°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 December Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur in December is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Kuala Lumpur in December?
Kuala Lumpur December averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C.
Does it rain much in Kuala Lumpur in December?
Kuala Lumpur December averages 220mm of rainfall over about 12 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kuala Lumpur in December?
Tropical + monsoon.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur in December?
Kuala Lumpur December sunrise is 07:10 and sunset is 19:10, with 12h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kuala Lumpur in December?
Kuala Lumpur December air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 22μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kuala Lumpur in December?
In December, Kuala Lumpur is great for Petronas Twin Towers, Pavilion KL Christmas, Batu Caves.
Is December peak season in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur December crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.