December · Malaysia
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kuala Lumpur in December
Average temperature 25°C, 367 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 367 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kuala Lumpur scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 367 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kuala Lumpur's Petronas towers, markets and street food fill a green capital of colonial shophouses.
December in Kuala Lumpur — off-season conditions
December averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
367 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in December?
- In December, Kuala Lumpur averages 25°C, 367 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
- December earns a 3.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 367 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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