When to go · Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur in August
Mixed month. Haze possible; Merdeka Day events.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- High
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- High
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Kuala Lumpur
Haze possible; Merdeka Day events.
Weather in August
- Kuala LumpurHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 14 days
- West coast, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Ipohfine
Hot and humid all year (31–34 °C); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.Hot and humid all year (88–93 °F); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.
Mid-year season
Fewer storms.
Watch: Haze in some years.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Merdeka Day
31 August · Merdeka Square
Parades and road closures.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- High
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- High
Malaysia overall: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast