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Malaysia in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Malaysia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 27°C
- Average low
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 288mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of Malaysia's year. The 2nd wettest month, at 10% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 24 Malam Krismas
- December 25 Hari Natal (Krismas)
- December 31 Malam Tahun Baru
- December 26 Israk & Mikraj (cuti serantau) (tentatif)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Kota Kinabalu, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.