Climate guide for Melaka, Malaysia

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About Melaka

Melaka's Jonker street, red Dutch square and the Baba-Nyonya heritage museums trace the port's trading history. The river cruises, the Portuguese settlement's seafood and the night market fill the days, and the strait's islands and Kuala Lumpur are within reach. December to February and June to August are the drier months; the town is busiest at weekends, and the food, from chicken rice balls to cendol, is the draw.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are February, January, March: February peaks at 4.1/10, while November drops to 3.2/10.
02Weather & what to pack
27°C and 182 mm of rain shape a typical February here. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing
The lowest rates fall in March; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (3.7/10).

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When to visit Melaka: the short answer

The best time to visit Melaka is February, followed by January, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 27°C with 182 mm of rain and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, June.

Across the year Melaka swings from 27°C in January to 29°C in May, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 182 mm in February to 407 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Melaka is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 0.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (29°C). Coolest: January (27°C). Driest: February (182 mm). Wettest: November (407 mm).

Melaka month by month

January in Melaka — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.9/10

January averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

205 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

February: the best month of the year in Melaka

Best window · 4.1/10

February averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 182 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Melaka at 4.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

March in Melaka — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

Days in March average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 278 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 4.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

April in Melaka: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

April averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

237 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

May in Melaka — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.3/10

Days in May average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 231 mm, but with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 4.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

June in Melaka — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

June averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

236 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 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

July in Melaka — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.5/10

July averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

204 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 3.5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

August in Melaka: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

Days in August average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 243 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 4.1/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Melaka — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.3/10

Days in September average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 245 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 4.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

October in Melaka: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.4/10

October averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

293 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

November in Melaka — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

November averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

407 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

December in Melaka — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

Days in December average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 261 mm: only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 4.1/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Melaka, Malaysia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Melaka are February, January, March. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 4.1/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Melaka year-round?
Melaka has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 27°C in January to 29°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 4.1 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Melaka?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Melaka are June (3.2/10), November (3.2/10), April (3.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Melaka?
November is the wettest month in Melaka, averaging about 407 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 182 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Melaka?
March sees the most sun in Melaka, with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Melaka a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Melaka is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Melaka calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Melaka: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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