The Climate of Malaysia

Malaysia is a tropical country with hot temperatures throughout the year, high relative humidity and an abundance of rainfall. The following is a brief description of its temperature and rainfall.

Temperature

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Since Malaysia is a tropical country the temperature remains uniformly hot throughout the year and there is very little difference between temperatures of summer and winter. The days are however not very hot and nights are fairly cool throughout the year. At Labuan the average temperature hovers around 80 F (27 C) throughout the year. At Penang it is 82 F (28 C) and at Cameron Highlands which are situated at about 5000 feet ( 1500 m) above sea level the average temperature drops to 64 F (18 C) which is quite comfortable for the foreigners.

Rainfall

Rainfall in whole of Malaysia is heavy all the year round and especially in the monsoon season which on east coast of the country remains active from November to February while on the west coast August is the rainiest month. The rainfall is particularly heavy on the mountains. For instance the total annual rainfall at Cameron Highlands exceeds 100 inches (2540 mm) with no month getting less than 5 inches ( 125 mm). The months of the year with very heavy rain must be avoided while visiting such areas. The best time of the year to visit these highlands is from June to august when the rainfall is not so heavy and the temperature is also very moderate around 64 F (18 C).

In short Malaysia is a tropical country with hot and humid climate. The humidity levels are high and rainfall abundant. On the hills the climate is tempered by elevation and are worth seeing for their beautiful climate and lush greenery.

The Climate of Malaysia