Kuala Lumpur Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur) in August 2024?

The climate in Kuala Lumpur during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Kuala Lumpur and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Kuala Lumpur weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Average temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 154 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 29.6°C 85.3°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Kuala Lumpur with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kuala Lumpur average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kuala Lumpur average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kuala Lumpur in August 2024.

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Kuala Lumpur weather stats

Kuala Lumpur weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: June 130mm 5.1ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: December 30.7°C 87.3°F
Wettest month: November 278mm 10.9ins
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