Weather in Kuala Lumpur in June

How June compares

June is the 5th warmest month of the year in Kuala Lumpur and ranks 20th of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Kuala Lumpur is 10.5°C warmer by day and 12.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in June

The typical June day in Kuala Lumpur peaks at 30.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.6°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 23.5°C; one night in ten drops to 22.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 33.6°C (2013-06-24) and the coldest night 21.3°C (2000-06-20).

Rain in June

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 23 days with 1 mm or more, 174 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2008 with 251 mm, the driest 2004 with 85 mm. Humidity averages 85%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 2.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:05 and sets about 19:23 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 83%.

Is June a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Kuala Lumpur on our scoring are February, March, January; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Plan around the heat, not just the temperature

June is hot enough to make a packed outdoor schedule feel tiring, especially with the humidity. Around 59% of days reach 30°C, so this is not a month to count on milder days breaking up the warmth. Keep exposed walking for when conditions feel more comfortable, and make space for indoor breaks around midday. Loose, lightweight clothing is a better starting point than the layers you might take on a British June holiday. Evenings stay warm too, so moving plans later will not remove the heat altogether. This month suits travellers happy to slow their pace rather than spend the whole day outside.

Expect frequent rain and limited sunshine

Rain is a regular planning consideration, not a remote possibility. With about 23 rainy days, it makes sense to keep indoor alternatives available rather than tie every day to outdoor plans. That does not mean it rains continuously, but the monthly figures do not establish a dependable dry part of the day either. Sunshine averages about 2.1 hours within 12.2 hours of daylight, so long days should not be mistaken for clear skies. Pack a compact umbrella and footwear you can comfortably manage in wet conditions. June is a reasonable choice if cloud and rain are tolerable trade-offs for warmth; it is less suitable if sustained sunshine is central to your holiday.