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Malaysia in March

Great month. East-coast islands reopen; Ramadan/Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Malaysia
Prices
Medium
Malaysia

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Malaysia

East-coast islands reopen; Ramadan/Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check).

Is another month better than March?

No other month rates higher than March for Malaysia in this guide.

Weather in March

  • West coast · 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.

  • Langkawi and the north-west · Langkawi, Kedah, Perlisbest weather

    Distinct dry season Dec–Apr; the wettest months are Aug–Oct.

  • East coast · Perhentian, Redang, Tioman, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganubest weather

    Northeast monsoon Nov–Feb closes most island resorts and boats; Mar–Oct is the beach season.

  • Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) · Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Sandakan, Mount Kinabalubest weather

    Wettest Nov–Feb (Kuching floods in some years); Sabah drier Mar–Sep; Kinabalu cold at the summit.

  • Highlands · Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hillbest weather

    15–25 °C (59–77 °F); rain most afternoons.

  • East Coast: East Coast (Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang) · Peninsular Malaysia's South China Sea coastfine

    Northeast monsoon November–February shuts most island resorts and cuts boat links; April–October is the season, with June–August busiest. Inland Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill) is cooler and less affected.

  • Johor: Johor Bahru and west coast · JB, Iskandar Puteri, Batu Pahat, Muarfine

    Hot and humid all year, roughly 31–33 °C (88–91 °F) by day — check; afternoon storms are common. November–January is the wettest stretch — check.

  • Johor: East coast (Desaru, Mersing, Pengerang) · Desaru, Mersing, Pengerangfine

    Northeast monsoon can bring rough seas and ferry cancellations from about November to February — check before booking.

  • Sabah: West coast (Kota Kinabalu) · Coastal strip and islandsfine

    Rain is heaviest Nov–Jan; the driest stretch is roughly Mar–May.

  • Sabah: Highlands (Kundasang, Mount Kinabalu) · Crocker Rangefine

    Cool at night year-round; summit attempts are often cancelled by rain or wind.

  • Sabah: East coast (Sandakan, Semporna) · Sulu and Celebes seasfine

    Diving season is broadly Mar–Oct; some resorts close in the wetter months.

  • Sarawak: Coast and Kuching · Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Mirifine

    Equatorial: hot and humid all year, rain in most months. November to February is typically the wettest stretch, with rougher sea crossings; the rest of the year is mixed.

  • Sarawak: Interior highlands · Kelabit Highlands, Bario, Mulufine

    Cooler at altitude; small-aircraft flights and river levels are weather-dependent, so build in a spare day.

  • West Coast: Straits coast (Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka) · George Town, Ipoh, Melaka, Port Klangfine

    Equatorial: 30–33 °C (86–91 °F) most days, rain in short heavy bursts. September–November is the wettest stretch on this coast.

  • Kuala Lumpur33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Air Itam33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Alor Gajah32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Alor Setar34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Arau33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ayer Hitam33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ayer Keroh32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bagan Lalang34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Balik Pulau33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bandar Baru Bangi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Batu Ferringhi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Batu Pahat32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bayan Lepas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Beaufort33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Belaga33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bintangor31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bintulu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bukit Gambir33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bukit Kayu Hitam34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Bukit Merah34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bukit Mertajam33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Bukit Tinggi30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Butterworth32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Cameron Highlands24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 15 rain days
  • Cherating32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Dabong34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Desaru32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Fraser's Hill25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 13 rain days
  • Gemas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Genting Highlands23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 13 rain days
  • Gua Musang34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Igan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ipoh33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Iskandar Puteri32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Janda Baik31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days
  • Jasin32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Jementah33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jerantut34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Johor Bahru32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Johor Lama33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kajang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kampar34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kangar34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kapalai31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kapas Island34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kapit34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kemaman32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Klang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Kluang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kota Bharu31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kota Tinggi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kuala Besut34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kuala Kangsar34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kuala Kedah34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Kuala Krai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuala Kubu Bharu34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kuala Lipis34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kuala Perlis34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuala Selangor34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuala Tembeling32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kuala Terengganu34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kuantan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kudat33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kukup32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kulai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kulim34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kundasang21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days
  • Labis33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Lahad Datu32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lang Tengah34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Langkawi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lawas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Layang Layang30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Limbang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lumut33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lunas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Mabul33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mantin34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Marang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Mataking30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Merang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mersing32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Miri31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Muar33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Mukah33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nibong Tebal33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nilai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Padang Besar34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pangkor33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Parit Jawa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Parit Raja33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pasir Gudang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pasir Salak33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pekan Nanas34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pekan34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pengerang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Petaling Jaya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Pom Pom Island30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pontian Kechil34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Poring Hot Spring33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Port Dickson33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Port Klang34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Puchong33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pulau Banggi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pulau Ketam34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ranau30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rantau Panjang34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Raub34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rawa33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Redang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sandakan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Santubong33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sarikei32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Seberang Jaya33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Seberang Takir32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Segamat33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Semenyih33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Semporna31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Senai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sepilok31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Seremban33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Shah Alam33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sibu Island32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sibu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Simpang Ampat33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Simpang Renggam33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Simunjan33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sipadan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Subang Jaya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sungai Pelek33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Taiping34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tampin32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Tangkak33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tanjung Resang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tawau32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Teluk Intan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Temerloh33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tenggol31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tenom34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tioman32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Wang Kelian34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yong Peng33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • Ramadan

    Moves ~11 days earlier each year (check)

    Muslim eateries closed by day; evening bazaars; shortened hours.

  • Hari Raya Aidilfitri big impact

    Moves yearly (check; about March in 2026)

    Balik kampung exodus: trains, buses and roads full for a week; KL quiet.

  • Ramadan and Hari Raya check

    Dates move (check) · Kuala Lumpur

    Evening bazaars; some closures.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia
Medium
Prices · Malaysia
Medium

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Mar: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 3

    Feb: 3

March: East-coast islands reopen; Ramadan/Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check).

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

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month

  • West coast

    Best weather of the year (Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Ipoh)

  • Langkawi and the north-west

    Best weather of the year (Langkawi, Kedah, Perlis)

  • East coast

    Best weather of the year (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu)

  • Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak)

    Best weather of the year (Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Sandakan, Mount Kinabalu)

  • Highlands

    Best weather of the year (Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill)

  • Kuala Lumpur

    Warm; storms building; Ramadan some years.

  • Air Itam

    Best months: Dec–Mar (drier); any month works if you start early

  • Alor Gajah

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Ayer Hitam

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Ayer Keroh

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Balik Pulau

    Best months: Mar–Oct (dry season, fruit season May–Aug)

  • Bandar Baru Bangi

    Best months: Feb–Oct