Is the weather good in Malaysia in March 2026?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Malaysia during March have been around +86°F.
In Malaysia the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +86°F in Kuala Lumpur to +84°F in Kuching. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in March
- rainiest? Kuching, with an average of 10 mm of rain and humidity of 87%;
- warmest? Kuala Lumpur, with daytime temperatures averaging +90°F;
- windiest? Langkawi, with an average of 2 m/s;
- coolest? Kuching, with daytime temperatures averaging +84°F;
How good is the weather in Malaysia in March?
How warm is it in Malaysia during March?
This is how hot it usually is in March
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +86°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +77°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +88°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +77°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: April with an average +88°F during the day;
- Coldest: December with an average +84°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: February in Kuala Lumpur;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Tawau;
Can you swim in Malaysia in March?
Winds in Malaysia during March
March tends to offer light winds averaging 1 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in March:
- Highest average wind speed: Langkawi with 2 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Kuching with 0 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Langkawi with 2 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Kuching with 0 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Malaysia in March
Comparison between cities in March:
- Highest average rainfall: Kuching with 295 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Kota Kinabalu with 88 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Tawau with 27 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Kuala Lumpur with 9 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Tawau with 87%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Kuala Lumpur with 29%;
- Highest average humidity: Kuching with 87%;
- Lowest average humidity: Langkawi with 75%;
Tips for traveling to Malaysia in March
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Malaysia? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Malaysia based on the weather that March is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for March
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Warm - neither hot nor cool, are probably the most comfortable when you think of sunbathing. Shorts, shorter skirts or dresses, tank tops and t-shirts are the basics here. If you're going to a seaside resort, don't forget your swimwear and maybe even a snorkel, mask and flippers.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Malaysia
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malaysia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
