The best time to visit Malaysia

 

Malaysia Weather

Temperatures very little in Malaysia, hovering constantly at or just above 30°C by day, while humidity is high year-round. Rainfalls occur year-round too, often in the mid-afternoon, though these short, sheeting downpours clear up as quickly as they arrive. There is a major distinction in the seasons, and worth bearing in mind when considering the best time to visit Malaysia, is the arrival of the northeast monsoon (ushering in what is locally called the rainy season). This particularly effects the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and the western end of Sarawak, there are heaviest showers in late November to mid-February seeing.

The best time to visit Malaysia
Becarefull with wet season in Malaysia

On the Peninsula’s west coast and in Sabah, September and October are the wettest months. Monsoonal heavy rains can be heavy and prolonged, sometimes lasting two or three hours and prohibiting more or less all activities for the duration; boats to most islands in affected areas won’t attempt the sea swell at the height of the wet season. In mountainous areas and in the hill stations and hilly land national parks, you may experience more knotty rain as the high peaks gather clouds more or less forever.

The best time to visit Malaysia

The best time to visit most of the regions in Malaysia is generally between March and early October, when you can avoid the worst of the rainy season and there’s less humidity, though air pollution, usually caused by forest fires in Indonesia, can cause opaque conditions and even cancel flights and enjoy Malaysia food in the best condition. Although the rains, January and February are rewarding, and see a number of important festivals, notably Chinese New Year and the Hindu celebration of Thaipusam. Traveling just after the wet season can afford the best of all worlds, with verdant countryside and beautiful waterfalls, though there’s still a quality of clammy to the air.

Sabah

Arrive in Sabah in May is the best. You’ll be able to take in the Sabah Fest, a week-long commemoration of Sabahan culture, while in Sarawak, June’s Gawai Festival is well worth attending, when longhouse doors are opened for several days of rice-harvest merry-making, with dancing, eating, drinking and music.

Benefiting from its location just north of the Equator, summer is best for Malaysia traveling. The capital of country and west coast are hot all year round, making it an ideal place to visit for a city and/or beach break. Rain should be anticipated throughout the year, but these heavy rains shouldn’t impact on your amusement. During September and October, the west coast destinations such as Langkawi and Penang see more rain than usual. At this time of year, a visitor to historic Georgetown and island hopping off Langkawi are best substituted by an east coast destination.