Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Malaysia in December
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 341mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
341mm
Sun
5h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 341mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December is close to Malaysia's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
December341mm average rain
December is one of Malaysia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5 hours average sun
December is one of Malaysia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December25°C average sea
December is below Malaysia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaMarch to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December53 weather score
December scores below Malaysia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.