Season In Malaysia | _hot_

| Activity / Place | Best Months | Avoid | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dec–Feb, June–Aug | Sep–Oct (haze possible) | | Penang (food, culture, beach) | Dec–Feb | Apr–May (very hot) | | Perhentian / Redang (snorkel, dive) | Apr–Sept | Nov–Jan (monsoon closure) | | Langkawi (beach, nature) | Nov–Mar | Apr–May (hottest) | | Cameron Highlands (tea, trekking) | Any time (avoid Dec–Jan floods) | – | | Climb Mt. Kinabalu (Sabah) | Mar–Sept | Dec–Feb (rain, slippery) |

Malaysia is a tropical paradise where the concept of "season" is defined not by temperature, but by the rhythm of the monsoons. Located just north of the equator, the country enjoys a warm, humid climate year-round with average temperatures typically ranging between .

Beyond weather, Malaysians look forward to these special times: