Kuala Lumpur is at its best from January to February and June to August.
It is busiest and priciest in June to July and December.
Expect the most rain in March to April and October to January.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Kuala Lumpur month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30° / 24°very wet, 308 mm | Shoulder | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026 | 30° / 23°very wet, 428 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 30° / 23°very wet, 352 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | 30° / 23°very wet, 275 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearThaipusamRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | 31° / 23°wet, 174 mm | Shoulder | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027 | 31° / 24°very wet, 273 mm | Shoulder | Eid al-FitrHoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | 31° / 24°very wet, 403 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 31° / 24°very wet, 348 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidaysVesak Day |
| June 2027Best weather | 30° / 24°wet, 200 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | 30° / 24°wet, 175 mm | Peak | Drier months on the west coast. Gulf visitors on summer holiday make malls and hotels busier. |
| August 2027Best weather | 30° / 24°very wet, 250 mm | Shoulder | Drier months on the west coast. Gulf visitors on summer holiday make malls and hotels busier. |
| September 2027 | 30° / 24°very wet, 269 mm | Shoulder | In some years, haze from Sumatran fires drifts over in August and September. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Kuala Lumpur, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 22 JanThaipusamHuge Hindu processions to the Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur and through Singapore's Little India; some roads close.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 6–8 FebLunar New YearFestive, but many shops close and highways jam as people head home (public holidays 6-8 Feb).
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 20 MayVesak DayBuddhist temples fill with processions and candlelit ceremonies; a public holiday.
Flights to Kuala Lumpur from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
The best weather in Kuala Lumpur is from January to February and June to August. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to July and December.
When is the rainy season in Kuala Lumpur?
The wettest months are March to April and October to January. The northeast monsoon floods the east coast (Tioman, the Perhentians close for the season); KL itself is fine.
When is Kuala Lumpur most crowded?
Peak season is June to July and December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Kuala Lumpur from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Bangalore has the lowest fare right now: ₹11,300 (one-way) for Mon 18 Jan.
How hot does Kuala Lumpur get?
The hottest month is March, with average highs of 31°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 23°C.