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When is the best time to visit Wilayah Persekutuan?

Find the best time to travel to Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Wilayah Persekutuan

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Wilayah Persekutuan.

The maximum temperature in Wilayah Persekutuan is on average 31°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 30°C in January and 32°C in May. The climate is very wet, with about 3,427 mm of precipitation per year. The monthly minimum is 233 mm in February and the maximum reaches 337 mm in January.

The climate is suitable to travel to Wilayah Persekutuan year-round.

For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with a water temperature above 29.3°C.

However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in February, March and June, while crowding is high in January, August, September and December.

Climate

Climate of Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Wilayah Persekutuan.

Climate charts in Wilayah Persekutuan

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Wilayah Persekutuan?

Wilayah Persekutuan has a equatorial climate, which is a type of tropical climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate (Af).

Activities

What to do in Wilayah Persekutuan and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Wilayah Persekutuan and the activities you wish to do there.

Beach and swimming

Best months
All year round

Nightlife

Best months
All year round

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Wilayah Persekutuan.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Beach and swimming
Nightlife
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Wilayah Persekutuan according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
December
High season
JanuaryAugustSeptember
Mid-season
AprilMayJulyOctoberNovember
Quieter period
FebruaryMarchJune
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Wilayah Persekutuan?

Visitor numbers in Wilayah Persekutuan vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in January, August, September and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, October and November are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
47/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Wilayah Persekutuan: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The climate is favorable year-round in Wilayah Persekutuan: all twelve months show good conditions. If you must decide, these months stand out as the best choices: May, June, August and September.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Wilayah Persekutuan are the following: January, February, March and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: January, May, November and December. The peak occurs in January, with about 337 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 17 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is February, with about 233 mm.

Temperatures vary little over the year in Wilayah Persekutuan: expect on average 32°C during the day and 27°C at night, with May as the warmest month and January as the coolest month.

Swimming is most pleasant when the water temperature exceeds 29°C, that is during these months: May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The peak is reached in June, with about 30°C on average.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: January, August, September and December. For a quieter trip, aim for February, March, April, May, June, July, October and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 47/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Papar, Keningau and Kota Kinabalu. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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