Weather in Kuala Lumpur in March

How March compares

March is the 1st warmest month of the year in Kuala Lumpur and ranks 10th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Kuala Lumpur is 20.0°C warmer by day and 19.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Kuala Lumpur peaks at 30.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.5°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 23.1°C; one night in ten drops to 22.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 35.4°C (2014-03-11) and the coldest night 19.3°C (1993-03-05).

Rain in March

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 25 days with 1 mm or more, 258 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2008 with 494 mm, the driest 1992 with 139 mm. Humidity averages 85%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 2.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:19 and sets about 19:25 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 79%.

Is March 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.

Expect heat that lasts into the evening

March ranks as Kuala Lumpur's warmest month, with daytime highs averaging 20°C above London's March figure. Humidity of 85% adds to the challenge: this suits travellers comfortable with hot, humid conditions more than those who prefer a cool-weather city break. The temperature reaches 30°C on 63% of days, so plan for heat as the norm, not an occasional inconvenience. Choose loose, lightweight clothing and comfortable footwear, and take breaks from walking around midday. Evenings are still warm rather than crisp, so moving outdoor plans later may help you avoid daytime heat, but will not give you a genuinely cool end to the day.

Make rain part of the plan

Frequent rain is the main catch, and the limited sunshine matters too: March averages about 2.5 hours of sunshine within 12 hours of daylight. There is plenty of daylight for getting around, but you should not picture consistently bright skies. Pack a compact umbrella or light waterproof and shoes you can tolerate getting wet. Keep outdoor plans easy to rearrange, with an indoor alternative when rain makes walking less appealing. A rainy day does not necessarily mean rain throughout the day, but these figures do not establish a reliable dry window either. Choose March for warmth with flexibility, rather than for a trip that depends on uninterrupted outdoor time.