Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Hot, very humid days average highs in the upper 80s, with warm nights in the mid-70s. Rain is frequent and becomes more likely toward month-end.
Limited, but doable
Early to mid
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 25 wet days this month.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.1 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
63%August Heat feel
Hot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 85°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 89°F
Rain28%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday87°F
Feels 96°F
Rain70%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 96°F
Rain65%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 92°F
Rain33%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 74 | 8.0 | 21 | 6.0 | 84 |
| Feb | 90 | 74 | 6.4 | 18 | 6.8 | 81 |
| Mar | 91 | 75 | 10.3 | 26 | 6.7 | 84 |
| Apr | 91 | 76 | 11.7 | 28 | 6.6 | 86 |
| May | 91 | 76 | 9.1 | 26 | 6.7 | 86 |
| Jun | 90 | 76 | 7.0 | 23 | 6.5 | 85 |
| Jul | 89 | 75 | 6.8 | 23 | 6.5 | 84 |
| Aug | 89 | 75 | 8.9 | 25 | 6.1 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 75 | 9.3 | 25 | 5.5 | 85 |
| Oct | 89 | 75 | 11.3 | 26 | 5.5 | 86 |
| Nov | 89 | 75 | 14.8 | 28 | 5.1 | 88 |
| Dec | 88 | 75 | 10.7 | 25 | 5.2 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Data & methodology