Malaysia in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Malaysia in december 2025
In this section, find the the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Malaysia. These datas are statistics for the month of december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Kuala Lumpur
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
76°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
21%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
32%
12%
11%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
21%
15%
9%
Weather at 3am
74°F
34%
22%
21%
12%
More information about the weather in Kuala Lumpur in december
Where to go in Malaysia in december?
Where to go in Malaysia in december: destination map
Where to go in each region in december?
| East Coast of Malaysia (Tioman Island, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu...) | 83°F to 90°F | 12 à 25 days | 83°F to 85°F | very bad weather* |
| Johor (Johor Bahru, Mersing, Batu Pahat...) | 85°F to 88°F | 15 à 25 days | 85°F to 86°F | very bad weather* |
| Sabah (Borneo) (Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau...) | 85°F to 88°F | 12 à 27 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sarawak (Borneo) (Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu...) | 85°F to 90°F | 14 à 26 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| West Coast of Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca...) | 85°F to 90°F | 11 à 24 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Malaysia in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Malaysia in december ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
Aside from a few localities in the northern part of the peninsula and in eastern Malaysia, the whole country is experiencing bad climatic conditions. Indeed, the month of December is the wettest of the year, making the climate throughout December in Malaysia very unfavorable for outdoor activities.
December on the West Coast in Peninsular of Malaysia
On the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, intense rains often follow light rains. It will be necessary to be content with the cloud thinnings, between the rainy episodes, to enjoy the sun. This is true unless one is heading to the Langkawi Islands where the weather in Malaysia throughout December is relatively mild.
December on the Northeast in Peninsular of Malaysia
Whatever the destination in the northeast of the peninsula, one will have to cope not only with heat, but also with intense or very intense rains - which can last for hours at a time. The few sunny days can be summed up as the lulls between two rainy days.
December on the Southwestern Peninsular of Malaysia
In southwestern Malaysia, weather conditions are as bad as in the rest of the country. The high temperature in the middle of the day makes the weather throughout December in Malaysia barely favorable for outdoor activities - whether in the day or in the evening.
December in Eastern Malaysia
Due to its geographical location, only Sandakan is very wet compared to other areas on the other side of the China Sea. If choosing to stay in Kuching or Kota Kinabalu, it is possible to get better weather in Malaysia throughout December.
Climate in Malaysia in december
Climate in Kuala Lumpur in december
In december, the mean temperature in Kuala Lumpur is 83°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is burning here in the month of december. With 7.7in over 16 days, you may find yourself often in the rain for your trip. Remember to pack adapted clothes.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (51%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Malacca in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Malacca is 83°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is burning in that locality in december. With 15.2in over 20 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your trip. So remember to pack adapted clothes.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 15.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 12:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Penang in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very hot here in the month of december. With 11.2in over 19 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your holidays. Consider to bring Rain coats.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 11.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (60%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 11:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Batu Pahat in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very warm in this city in the month of december. With 11in over 18 days, you may find yourself often in the rain during your vacations. Remember to bring rain clothes.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 11in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (59%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 12:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bintulu in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Bintulu is 83°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very hot here in december. With 22in over 24 days, rain is to be feared for your stay. Consider to pack Rain coats.
With a bad weather, december is not recommended month to go in that area in Malaysia.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 22in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 24 day(s) (78%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Malaysia in december
| Kuala Lumpur in december | tolerable weather |
| Malacca in december | tolerable weather |
| Penang in december | tolerable weather |
| Batu Pahat in december | tolerable weather |
| Bintulu in december | very bad weather |
| George Town in december | tolerable weather |
| Tioman Island in december | very bad weather |
| Johor Bahru in december | bad weather |
| Kota Bharu in december | very bad weather |
| Kota Kinabalu in december | good weather |
| Kuala Terengganu in december | very bad weather |
| Kuching in december | tolerable weather |
| Langkawi Island in december | tolerable weather |
| Mersing in december | very bad weather |
| Pangkor island in december | very bad weather |
| Sandakan in december | bad weather |
| Sibu in december | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in december | tolerable weather |
| Bako National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Bandar Penawar in december | bad weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in december | bad weather |
Weather data for Malaysia in december:
Weather data for Malaysia in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Malaysia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Malaysia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Malaysia.