Month guide · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur in September
What September is really like in Kuala Lumpur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Showers increase towards the end of the month; mooncakes and lanterns appear for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 13 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:12
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Southwest monsoon (June–September). Relatively dry and sunny, with school holidays, the durian season and Merdeka Day; haze is possible in some years.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September 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 September
- Malaysia Day (16 September)
- Mid-Autumn Festival — lanterns in Chinatown and at Thean Hou Temple (September or early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · KLCC
Petronas Twin Towers
Book an evening slot to see the city lights, then watch the towers glow from KLCC Park's lakeside.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
- After dark
Religious site · Gombak
Batu Caves
A limestone hill 13 km north of the city with Hindu shrines in its caves.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Active
Street · Bukit Bintang
Jalan Alor food street
Walk the full length first, then choose stalls with local diners; check seafood prices before ordering.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Iconic
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
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 13 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 September a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 September a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showers increase towards the end of the month; mooncakes and lanterns appear for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
+How warm is Kuala Lumpur in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in September?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.