About Malaysia
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on Mainland Southeast Asia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 43rd-most populous country.
Climate in Kuala Lumpur
Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, August, October.
Monthly climate normals for Kuala Lumpur, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 31.5°C | 24.1°C | 102mm | 314h |
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| February | 31.6°C | 24.1°C | 116mm | 297h |
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| March | 31.8°C | 24.6°C | 195mm | 312h |
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| April | 31.4°C | 24.7°C | 213mm | 282h |
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| May | 31°C | 25.1°C | 226mm | 228h |
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| June | 30.3°C | 24.4°C | 210mm | 253h |
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| July | 30.1°C | 23.9°C | 336mm | 251h |
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| August | 30.9°C | 24.1°C | 133mm | 299h |
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| September | 30.2°C | 23.9°C | 302mm | 247h |
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| October | 30.4°C | 24.2°C | 186mm | 248h |
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| November | 29.5°C | 23.9°C | 389mm | 213h |
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| December | 29.4°C | 23.7°C | 227mm | 244h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, as well as on northern Borneo. The country is one of Asia's tiger economies, having seen great economic and human development during the last several decades. While the capital Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city, deep jungles cover vast swaths of the land, and the offshore islands are home to pristine beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Malaysia is also a foodie's paradise, with its diverse ethnic groups contributing to an incredibly rich culinary heritage.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
- Gunung Mulu National Park
- Kinabalu Park
- Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
- Niah National Park
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