Month guide · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur in March
What March is really like in Kuala Lumpur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Hot, with afternoon storms becoming more frequent; Ramadan currently falls around February and March.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 2nd-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 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (33°C (91°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Northeast monsoon (December–March). Kuala Lumpur is sheltered from the worst of this monsoon, and January and February are usually the driest months, busy with Chinese New Year and Thaipusam.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 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 March
- Ramadan bazaars and Hari Raya Aidilfitri — end-of-fast celebrations (dates move about 11 days earlier each year)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Garden · Perdana Botanical Garden
Perdana Botanical Garden
KL's oldest park, laid out in the 1880s around a lake, is a large green space of themed gardens, walking trails and lawns.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
Zoo · Perdana Botanical Garden
KL Bird Park
Arrive at opening when the birds are most active and the paths are cooler.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Market · Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Petaling Street
Chinatown's main street is covered by a green roof and lined with stalls selling clothes, bags, souvenirs and snacks, with old coffee shops and food stalls in the side streets.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 March a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, with afternoon storms becoming more frequent; Ramadan currently falls around February and March.
+How warm is Kuala Lumpur in March?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.