Kuala Lumpur weather today
Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
31°
Light drizzle
- Feels like
- 38°
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
Light drizzle, 31° and feels like 38°. Drizzle chance 100% later today.
Next 48 hours
- NowLight drizzle31°67%
- 1 PMLight drizzle31°80%
- 2 PMLight drizzle31°90%
- 3 PMHeavy drizzle29°96%
- 4 PMHeavy drizzle28°99%
- 5 PMOvercast28°100%
- 6 PMHeavy drizzle27°100%
- 7 PMLight drizzle26°99%
- 8 PMOvercast26°96%
- 9 PMLight drizzle26°93%
- 10 PMDrizzle25°89%
- 11 PMLight drizzle25°82%
- 12 AMShowers24°70%Fri
- 1 AMLight showers24°56%
- 2 AMLight drizzle24°45%
- 3 AMOvercast24°41%
- 4 AMOvercast24°39%
- 5 AMOvercast23°37%
- 6 AMOvercast23°31%
- 7 AMOvercast23°24%
- 8 AMOvercast24°20%
- 9 AMOvercast25°17%
- 10 AMPartly cloudy27°17%
- 11 AMPartly cloudy29°24%
- 12 PMPartly cloudy30°46%
- 1 PMLight drizzle31°76%
- 2 PMShowers27°98%
- 3 PMThunderstorm26°100%
- 4 PMDrizzle26°100%
- 5 PMLight drizzle27°100%
- 6 PMOvercast27°99%
- 7 PMLight drizzle26°97%
- 8 PMLight drizzle26°92%
- 9 PMOvercast26°82%
- 10 PMLight drizzle25°70%
- 11 PMLight drizzle25°59%
- 12 AMLight drizzle25°52%Sat
- 1 AMOvercast25°47%
- 2 AMLight drizzle25°41%
- 3 AMLight drizzle25°33%
- 4 AMOvercast24°25%
- 5 AMOvercast24°18%
- 6 AMOvercast24°12%
- 7 AMOvercast24°7%
- 8 AMOvercast25°6%
- 9 AMOvercast26°8%
- 10 AMOvercast28°13%
- 11 AMMainly clear29°24%
Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight
| Time | Condition | Temperature | Rain chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Light drizzle | 31° | 67% | 2 km/h |
| Thu 1 PM | Light drizzle | 31° | 80% | 3 km/h |
| Thu 2 PM | Light drizzle | 31° | 90% | 4 km/h |
| Thu 3 PM | Heavy drizzle | 29° | 96% | 3 km/h |
| Thu 4 PM | Heavy drizzle | 28° | 99% | 5 km/h |
| Thu 5 PM | Overcast | 28° | 100% | 2 km/h |
| Thu 6 PM | Heavy drizzle | 27° | 100% | 2 km/h |
| Thu 7 PM | Light drizzle | 26° | 99% | 3 km/h |
| Thu 8 PM | Overcast | 26° | 96% | 2 km/h |
| Thu 9 PM | Light drizzle | 26° | 93% | 2 km/h |
| Thu 10 PM | Drizzle | 25° | 89% | 1 km/h |
| Thu 11 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 82% | 1 km/h |
| Fri 12 AM | Showers | 24° | 70% | 5 km/h |
| Fri 1 AM | Light showers | 24° | 56% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 2 AM | Light drizzle | 24° | 45% | 5 km/h |
| Fri 3 AM | Overcast | 24° | 41% | 1 km/h |
| Fri 4 AM | Overcast | 24° | 39% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 5 AM | Overcast | 23° | 37% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 6 AM | Overcast | 23° | 31% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 7 AM | Overcast | 23° | 24% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 8 AM | Overcast | 24° | 20% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 9 AM | Overcast | 25° | 17% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 10 AM | Partly cloudy | 27° | 17% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 29° | 24% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 12 PM | Partly cloudy | 30° | 46% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 1 PM | Light drizzle | 31° | 76% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 2 PM | Showers | 27° | 98% | 9 km/h |
| Fri 3 PM | Thunderstorm | 26° | 100% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 4 PM | Drizzle | 26° | 100% | 1 km/h |
| Fri 5 PM | Light drizzle | 27° | 100% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 6 PM | Overcast | 27° | 99% | 1 km/h |
| Fri 7 PM | Light drizzle | 26° | 97% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 8 PM | Light drizzle | 26° | 92% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 9 PM | Overcast | 26° | 82% | 3 km/h |
| Fri 10 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 70% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 11 PM | Light drizzle | 25° | 59% | 4 km/h |
| Sat 12 AM | Light drizzle | 25° | 52% | 2 km/h |
| Sat 1 AM | Overcast | 25° | 47% | 3 km/h |
| Sat 2 AM | Light drizzle | 25° | 41% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 3 AM | Light drizzle | 25° | 33% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 4 AM | Overcast | 24° | 25% | 3 km/h |
| Sat 5 AM | Overcast | 24° | 18% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 6 AM | Overcast | 24° | 12% | 0 km/h |
| Sat 7 AM | Overcast | 24° | 7% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 8 AM | Overcast | 25° | 6% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 9 AM | Overcast | 26° | 8% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 10 AM | Overcast | 28° | 13% | 1 km/h |
| Sat 11 AM | Mainly clear | 29° | 24% | 1 km/h |
7-day forecast
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Heavy drizzle
- Sunrise
- 6:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min
- UV index
- 9Very high
- Wind
- 5 km/h NEGusts 21 km/h
- Precipitation
- 5.7 mm
Thunderstorm
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min
- UV index
- 9Very high
- Wind
- 9 km/h SSWGusts 25 km/h
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
Light showers
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min
- UV index
- 9Very high
- Wind
- 11 km/h ESEGusts 31 km/h
- Precipitation
- 6.5 mm
Showers
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min
- UV index
- 9Very high
- Wind
- 6 km/h WSWGusts 24 km/h
- Precipitation
- 7.3 mm
Light showers
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min
- UV index
- 8Very high
- Wind
- 8 km/h NNEGusts 23 km/h
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
Showers
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min
- UV index
- 6High
- Wind
- 4 km/h WGusts 18 km/h
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
Light showers
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 8 km/h NWGusts 24 km/h
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
Air quality
ModerateUS AQI 95, Moderate.
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing long outdoor exertion.
- PM2.5 (Fine particles)
- 17.6µg/m³
- PM10 (Coarse particles)
- 18.2µg/m³
- O₃ (Ozone)
- 133µg/m³
- NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
- 20.9µg/m³
- SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
- 19.4µg/m³
- CO (Carbon monoxide)
- 1119µg/m³
Next 24 hours
Peak 12 PM · AQI 95
- 12 PM: AQI 95, Moderate
- 1 PM: AQI 95, Moderate
- 2 PM: AQI 94, Moderate
- 3 PM: AQI 94, Moderate
- 4 PM: AQI 93, Moderate
- 5 PM: AQI 93, Moderate
- 6 PM: AQI 93, Moderate
- 7 PM: AQI 93, Moderate
- 8 PM: AQI 92, Moderate
- 9 PM: AQI 89, Moderate
- 10 PM: AQI 87, Moderate
- 11 PM: AQI 85, Moderate
- 12 AM: AQI 84, Moderate
- 1 AM: AQI 84, Moderate
- 2 AM: AQI 84, Moderate
- 3 AM: AQI 85, Moderate
- 4 AM: AQI 86, Moderate
- 5 AM: AQI 87, Moderate
- 6 AM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 7 AM: AQI 89, Moderate
- 8 AM: AQI 90, Moderate
- 9 AM: AQI 90, Moderate
- 10 AM: AQI 90, Moderate
- 11 AM: AQI 91, Moderate
Sun
- Sunrise
- 6:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 12 h 0 min
Golden hour: until about 7:56 AM and from about 5:56 PM, the best soft light for photos.
Current details
- Wind
3 km/h
From NE · gusts 20 km/h
- Humidity
65%
Dew point 24°
Oppressive
- UV index
8Very high
Avoid the midday sun; shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential.
- Pressure
1012 hPa
- Visibility
6.9 km
- Cloud cover
88%
- Precipitation
0.1 mm
last hour · 5.7 mm today
Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Kuala Lumpur weather and climate
Tropical rainforest climate. Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all year, with thunderstorms on many afternoons. The wettest spells are the inter-monsoon months of March–April and October–November.
Right now in Kuala Lumpur
Light drizzle, 31° and feels like 38°. Drizzle chance 100% later today. Air quality: US AQI 95 (moderate). (as of 12:45 PM local time)
Seasons in Kuala Lumpur
| Season | Months | Typical temperature | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetter months | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | 23–33°C | Frequent heavy afternoon storms. |
| Drier months | Jun–Aug | 23–33°C | Fewer storms, though haze from fires can drift in. |
| Year-end | Dec–Feb | 23–32°C | Warm and humid with regular showers. |
Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
Usually June to August (relatively drier). Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.
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Kuala Lumpur weather FAQ
What is the weather in Kuala Lumpur today?
The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Kuala Lumpur are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.
What is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
The most comfortable time to visit Kuala Lumpur is usually June to August (relatively drier). Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all year, with thunderstorms on many afternoons. The wettest spells are the inter-monsoon months of March–April and October–November.
When is the rainy season in Kuala Lumpur?
In Kuala Lumpur, expect the wetter months from March to April, October to November, with typical temperatures of 23–33°C. Frequent heavy afternoon storms. Exact onset dates shift from year to year, so check the 14-day forecast before you travel.
Is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur bad today?
Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Kuala Lumpur changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.
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