Kuala Lumpur Weather in February

What February feels like in Kuala Lumpur

Being almost on the equator, Kuala Lumpur stays warm all year; February is one more month of heat and humidity rather than a change of season. The midday hours are hot; shade and water matter on long walks. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.

Rain in Kuala Lumpur in February

Dry days are the exception, with rain on most days. Rainy days are intense, averaging about 9.2 mm (0.4 in) — downpours rather than drizzle. The yearly figure is similar, around 10.1 mm per wet day. February is Kuala Lumpur's driest month of the year.

Daylight and sunshine in February

On 15 February the sun rises at about 7:27 am and sets around 7:28 pm local time, giving 12 h 1 min of daylight. Day length barely changes from mid-January (4 min longer). Close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times move very little through the year. Measured sunshine covers about 83% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.

How February compares to the rest of the year

February is the warmest month of the year in Kuala Lumpur. Compared with January, afternoons are 1.2°C (2.2°F) warmer, with 74 mm less rain. March continues the upward trend. By March, typical highs are 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Who February suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.

Tips for visiting Kuala Lumpur in February

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