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Kuala Lumpur Weather in March — Climate Guide

March in Kuala Lumpur is moderate

Avg High
33°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
12
Sunshine
7h

March is moderate for Kuala Lumpur.

Hot + wettest in spring. Pre-summer prices.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 0°C
7 /10

Travel score

Kuala Lumpur March Weather Stats

Avg High

33°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy Days

12

220mm total

Sunshine

7h

Daily avg

Humidity

78%

high

UV Index

11

Extreme

Wind

10 km/h

Gusts 20

Sea Temp

0°C

no swimming

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

March Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
07:10
Day length
12h 15min
Sunset
19:25
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Air Quality

55
AQI
Moderate
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

22 μg/m³

PM10

38 μg/m³

Status

moderate

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 March

Petronas Twin Towers Batu Caves Bukit Bintang

March Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Less crowded
  • Pre-summer prices

Cons

  • Hottest 33°C
  • Wettest spring

March Events & Festivals

  • Pre-monsoon

Kuala Lumpur in March — Full Picture

Hot + wettest in spring. Pre-summer prices.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Hot tropical.

Packing Checklist

Light tropical clothes
Rain jacket
Touch 'n Go card

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

33°C

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy days

12.3/mo

Busy Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

33°C

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy days

9/mo

Busy Shoulder

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

32.7°C

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy days

13/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

32.3°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

10/mo

Very busy Peak

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 March Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur in March is moderate. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Kuala Lumpur in March?

Kuala Lumpur March averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C.

Does it rain much in Kuala Lumpur in March?

Kuala Lumpur March averages 220mm of rainfall over about 12 rainy days.

What should I wear in Kuala Lumpur in March?

Hot tropical.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur in March?

Kuala Lumpur March sunrise is 07:10 and sunset is 19:25, with 12h 15min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Kuala Lumpur in March?

Kuala Lumpur March air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 22μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Kuala Lumpur in March?

In March, Kuala Lumpur is great for Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Bukit Bintang.

Is March peak season in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur March crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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