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Kuala Lumpur in June

What June is really like in Kuala Lumpur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Phalinn Ooi from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, CC BY 2.0

Quick answer

June is one of the best months to visit Kuala Lumpur. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Drier than spring; school holidays and visitors from the Gulf make malls and hotels busier. The durian season begins.

Key facts

Average high / low
33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
Rainy days
About 10
Daylight
About 12.3 hours
Crowds
Busy
Hotel prices
Average

Weather in June

June is the 5th-warmest month in Kuala Lumpur: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (33°C (91°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).

Sunrise (15 June)
About 07:04
Sunset (15 June)
About 19:23
Daylight
About 12.3 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.

Events in June

June has no major recurring festival in Kuala Lumpur, which usually means easier bookings.

What to do in June

With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

KLCC Park, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Wiki Farazi, CC0

Park · KLCC

KLCC Park

A landscaped park behind the towers with a jogging track, a large children's playground and wading pool, and Lake Symphony, where musical fountain shows run in the evenings.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • Kids
  • Outdoors
  • After dark
  • Photo spot
Menara KL (KL Tower), Kuala Lumpur
Photo: DvTor8303, CC0

Viewpoint · Bukit Nanas

Menara KL (KL Tower)

Visit near sunset for both views of the twin towers, and walk the canopy walkway in the forest below beforehand.

Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Views
  • Kids
  • Nature
  • Couples
Merdeka Square and Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Haakon S. Krohn, CC BY-SA 3.0

Historic site · Chinatown (Petaling Street)

Merdeka Square and Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Malaya's flag was raised for the first time on this former cricket green at midnight on 31 August 1957.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • History
  • Architecture
  • After dark
National Mosque (Masjid Negara), Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Santaria Fi, CC BY 4.0

Religious site · Perdana Botanical Garden

National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

Avoid Friday midday prayers and check visitor times at the entrance; remove shoes before entering the prayer areas.

Time needed
45 minutes
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • Architecture
  • History

What to pack

For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.

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Questions travellers ask

+Is June a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?

It is one of the best months to visit Kuala Lumpur. Drier than spring; school holidays and visitors from the Gulf make malls and hotels busier. The durian season begins.

+How warm is Kuala Lumpur in June?

Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in June?

Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.