The weather in December in Malaysia
It's hot in December in Malaysia with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
December is a good month to be in Malaysia for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Malaysia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2023, Malaysia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Malaysia
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Malaysia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Malaysia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 25 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Malaysia with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Malaysia is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Malaysia for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Malaysia is based on weather data from Langkawi. Other places, like Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Borneo, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malaysia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Malaysia
Temperature in December in Malaysia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Malaysia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Malaysia
Total precipitation in December in Malaysia over the years
Daily UV index in December in Malaysia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Malaysia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Malaysia
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Although it was humid and hot at times, it was bearable and the rain provided refreshing relief.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Malaysia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malaysia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.