Kuala Lumpur in December
avoid · ruled out this year · the coolest month of the year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 24°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 33°C |
| Rainy days | 24 · 281 mm |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day |
| Daylight | 11.8 h/day |
| Crowds | 45 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What December is known for
- Peak season — The end of the year attracts more tourists for holiday celebrations.
- monsoon, moderate
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Summer clothes by day, highs around 29°C.
- Rain gear you will actually use: about 24 rainy days and 281 mm.
- Sun protection: about 9 hours of sunshine a day.
- Humidity averages 86%; breathable fabrics dry faster.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | very cheap — prices run about 32% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit |
| Languages | Malay |
| Plugs | Type G, 240 V |
| Driving | On the left |
| Emergency | 999 |
| Calling code | +60 |
| Travel advice | avoid all but essential travel to parts — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-03-19 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Kuala Lumpur
- January avoid
- February avoid
- March avoid
- April avoid
- May avoid
- June sweet spot
- July sweet spot
- August avoid
- September avoid
- October avoid
- November avoid
- December
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