Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Malaysia with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Malaysia in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Malaysia with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Malaysia will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 19% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Malaysia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Malaysia in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
25 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Malaysia?
December is a great month to be in Malaysia for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Malaysia in December
With 35°C, Malaysia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Malaysia is based on weather data from . Other spots, like Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Borneo, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malaysia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Malaysia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Malaysia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Malaysia
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Daily Precipitation in December in Malaysia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Malaysia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Malaysia.
Daily UV Index in December in Malaysia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Malaysia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Malaysia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Malaysia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Malaysia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Malaysia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Malaysia
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Malaysia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Malaysia
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Average Weather in Malaysia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malaysia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
