Kuala Lumpur in February

Driest month; Chinese New Year some years.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

No other month rates higher than February for Kuala Lumpur in this guide.

• Kuala LumpurHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days
• West coast, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Ipohbest weather

  Hot and humid all year (31–34 °C (88–93 °F)); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.Hot and humid all year (88–93 °F (31–34 °C)); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Chinese New Year check

  January or February (check) · Chinatown

  Many shops close for days.

• Thaipusam

  January or February (dates move)

  A Hindu festival at Batu Caves; large crowds and closed roads.

Crowds · Malaysia overall

High

Prices · Malaysia overall

High

Malaysia overall: Drier on the west coast and Langkawi; Chinese New Year crowds (lunar, check).

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kuala Lumpur, side by side.

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

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