January in Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.9/10January averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 in Malacca — the year's strongest window
Best window · 4.1/10February averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Malacca at 4.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.7/10March averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
278 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect 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 Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10April averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
237 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and 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 Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10May averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
231 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
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 Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10June averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.
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.
July in Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10July averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.
Expect 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.
August in Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
243 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect 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.
September in Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10September averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
245 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
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.
October in Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10October averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
293 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and 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 Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10November averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.
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.
December in Malacca — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10December averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
261 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 4.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect 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.
