Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Kuala Lumpur with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kuala Lumpur in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Kuala Lumpur with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 21°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Kuala Lumpur will be around 34°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 58% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Kuala Lumpur. 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.
Kuala Lumpur in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
137 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 August a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Kuala Lumpur. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kuala Lumpur in August
With 37°C, Kuala Lumpur hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Kuala Lumpur
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Kuala Lumpur, 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.
Daily Precipitation in August in Kuala Lumpur
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Kuala Lumpur, 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 August, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Kuala Lumpur.
Daily UV Index in August in Kuala Lumpur
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Kuala Lumpur, 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 August in Kuala Lumpur Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Kuala Lumpur, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Kuala Lumpur Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Kuala Lumpur, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Kuala Lumpur
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Average Weather in Kuala Lumpur by Month
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