August · Malaysia
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kuala Lumpur in August
Average temperature 26°C, 225 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 225 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Kuala Lumpur scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 225 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kuala Lumpur's Petronas towers, markets and street food fill a green capital of colonial shophouses.
August in Kuala Lumpur — off-season conditions
August averages 26°C (79°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
225 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 4.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in August?
- In August, Kuala Lumpur averages 26°C, 225 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- August earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kuala Lumpur in August?
- Expect about 225 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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