Best Time to Visit Malaysia

The high season is considered the dry season in Malaysia, although in the area that surrounds Kuala Lumpur, showers may occur daily – they rarely last more than an hour, with much of the day filled with sunshine. This is a great time to enjoy retail therapy in the capital, with year-end sales in full swing in this shopping haven. The seas will be calm, and the weather dry in Langkawi, making it easy to take boat trips to sample the island’s beaches and hike the highest mountains. Penang is best enjoyed now to, whether you plan to take a jungle trek, hike in the hills near George Town, or check out the International Drago Boat competition in December.

Malaysia transitions from the monsoon season in July, bringing fewer showers although it can still be hot and humid. You can always escape to the Cameron Highlands to avoid sweltering heat. It’s a great time for treks in the jungle, wildlife watching and the beaches, without the thickest crowds of the year. July is one of the best months for birdwatching, while August and September are ideal for seeing thousands of hornbills around Perak’s Temenggor Lake. It’s important to note that if you visit in July, Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of Ramadan, one of the Islamic calendar’s most important celebrations, so it’s likely to be busier than the rest of the shoulder season.