Season guide · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur in the second inter-monsoon
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The wettest period, with frequent storms and occasional flash floods; plan indoor sights for afternoons. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 36 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 36
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the second inter-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 17 | 12 h | 3/5 |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 12 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 36 of the year's roughly 161 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the second inter-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Deepavali — festival of lights, celebrated in Brickfields (October or November)
Good choices for the second inter-monsoon
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
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Museum · Brickfields and KL Sentral
National Museum (Muzium Negara)
Built in the style of a traditional Malay palace, the National Museum traces Malaysian history from prehistory and the Melaka Sultanate through colonial rule to independence, with outdoor displays of vintage locomotives and cars.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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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
Day trips in the second inter-monsoon
- Kuala Selangor fireflies (About 1.5 hours each way by road) — After dark, small boats glide along the Selangor River at Kampung Kuantan, where thousands of fireflies flash in the mangrove trees.
- Ipoh (About 2.5 hours each way by ETS train) — A former tin-mining town with colonial buildings, street murals, Concubine Lane and Buddhist temples inside limestone caves.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the second inter-monsoon a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
It is a trade-off: The wettest period, with frequent storms and occasional flash floods; plan indoor sights for afternoons. The best months overall are January–February and June–July.
+What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in the second inter-monsoon?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 36 rainy days over the season.