Month guide · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur in August
What August is really like in Kuala Lumpur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Similar to July, with patriotic flags across the city in the run-up to National Day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Kuala Lumpur: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
First inter-monsoon (April–May). Hot and humid with heavy late-afternoon thunderstorms; mornings are usually clear for sightseeing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Merdeka Day — National Day celebrations and parade (31 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Kwai Chai Hong
A once-neglected back lane behind Chinatown shophouses, restored with murals and installations showing family life in 1960s Chinatown, reached through a small arched entrance.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Art
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Museum · Perdana Botanical Garden
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Allow time for the architecture models gallery, and have lunch at the museum restaurant before walking to the National Mosque next door.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- History
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Market · Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Central Market (Pasar Seni)
An art deco market hall from 1937, painted pale blue, now filled with craft and souvenir shops selling batik, songket weaving, pewter, wood carvings and Malaysian art, plus a food court upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Art
Aquarium · KLCC
Aquaria KLCC
Combine it with KLCC Park and the Suria KLCC mall for an easy family day out of the heat.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–February and June–July are better overall. Compare every month.
Kuala Lumpur in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
It is a shoulder-season month. Similar to July, with patriotic flags across the city in the run-up to National Day.
+How warm is Kuala Lumpur in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.