worldweather31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Malaysia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Malaysia range from 30° to 33°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Malaysia's cities today
🌧️Kuantan
33°💧 1.3 mm
🌤️Kuala Lumpur
32°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️Kulim
32°💧 2.3 mm
🌧️Alor Setar
32°💧 6.5 mm
🌧️Ipoh
32°💧 3.4 mm
🌤️Malacca
31°💧 0.8 mm
🌧️Miri
31°💧 1.6 mm
🌧️Sandakan
30°💧 3.3 mm
🌤️Seremban
30°💧 0.1 mm
🌧️Kuala Terengganu
30°💧 6.4 mm
Next days in Malaysia
today🌧️
31°💧 2 mm
Sun☁️
33°💧 0.9 mm
Mon☁️
32°💧 1.2 mm
Tue🌧️
31°💧 3.3 mm
Wed🌧️
31°💧 4.7 mm
Thu🌧️
30°💧 7.8 mm
Fri🌧️
30°💧 7.2 mm
Sat🌧️
28°💧 11.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Malaysia, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.
33°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: exceptionally strong
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 91% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (28°C) and the warmest was 2019 (30°C). The current forecast averages 31°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Malaysia
Malaysia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
30°
around 26° at night · days with rain: 15
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
32°
around 24° at night · rain chance 61%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
32°
around 24° at night · rain chance 68%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Malaysia: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 30° by day and 26° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 32° in September, and about 32° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Malaysia cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Kuantan | 33℃ | 33℃ | 30℃ | 1.3 mm |
| 🌤️ Kuala Lumpur | 32℃ | 34℃ | 28℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Kulim | 32℃ | 31℃ | 29℃ | 2.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Alor Setar | 32℃ | 30℃ | 27℃ | 6.5 mm |
| 🌧️ Ipoh | 32℃ | 33℃ | 25℃ | 3.4 mm |
| 🌤️ Malacca | 31℃ | 30℃ | 29℃ | 0.8 mm |
| 🌧️ Miri | 31℃ | 30℃ | 30℃ | 1.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Sandakan | 30℃ | 29℃ | 27℃ | 3.3 mm |
| 🌤️ Seremban | 30℃ | 33℃ | 31℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Kuala Terengganu | 30℃ | 31℃ | 27℃ | 6.4 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Malaysia
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️33°overcast clouds
Monday7 September 2026
☁️32°overcast clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°heavy rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Sea temperature - Malaysia
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | 33℃ | 33℃ | 0 m | very warm |
| Miri | 32℃ | 33℃ | 0.4 m | very warm |
| Kulim | 32℃ | 33℃ | 0.3 m | very warm |
| Alor Setar | 32℃ | 32℃ | 0.3 m | very warm |
| Seremban | 31℃ | 32℃ | 0.1 m | very warm |
| Malacca | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.3 m | very warm |
| Kuantan | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.8 m | very warm |
| Kuala Terengganu | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.7 m | very warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Malaysia
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 68.7 | 74.5 | sufficient |
| Kuala Lumpur | 49.5 | 51.5 | moderate |
| Subang Jaya | 49.5 | 51.5 | moderate |
| Taiping | 19 | 22.1 | good |
| George Town | 14.1 | 16.8 | good |
| Sungai Petani | 14.1 | 16.8 | good |
| Alor Setar | 11.8 | 14.2 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 09:00).
Malaysia weather through the year
Malaysia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Asia
Public holidays in Malaysia - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Malaysia: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
2026
16 SeptemberWednesday
Malaysia Day
8 NovemberSunday
Deepavali
falls on a weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
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FAQ - Malaysia weather
What is the weather like in Malaysia today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 28° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Malaysia?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.