When to go · Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan). Across Malaysia: Malaysia Day 16 Sep; haze risk; Langkawi wet.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; Malaysia overall
Prices: Medium; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMalaysia month rating

Outside the best window (All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan). Across Malaysia: Malaysia Day 16 Sep; haze risk; Langkawi wet.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

Johor BahruHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall: Medium
Prices · Malaysia overall: Medium

Malaysia overall: Malaysia Day 16 Sep; haze risk; Langkawi wet.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Johor Bahru, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 15
Jan: 15
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1

September: Outside the best window (All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan). Across Malaysia: Malaysia Day 16 Sep; haze risk; Langkawi wet.

January: Inside Johor Bahru's best window: All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan.

Johor Bahru: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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