Best Time to Visit Malaysia for Hiking

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Outdoor activities Potential

24/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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January, February, December

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25°C – 26°C

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The best time to visit Malaysia for hiking is January, February, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Malaysia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	275	—	—	wet
February	24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	196	—	—	wet
March	18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	210	—	—	wet
April	14Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	—	227	—	—	wet
May	13Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	—	240	—	—	wet
June	16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	—	196	—	—	wet
July	21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	190	—	—	wet
August	18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	220	—	—	wet
September	19Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	252	—	—	wet
October	19Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	298	—	—	wet
November	21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	343	—	—	wet
December	22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	—	345	—	—	wet