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Malaysia in February: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What February 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
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 136mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of Malaysia's year. The 10th wettest month, at 5% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in February
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- February 1 Hari Wilayah Persekutuan (cuti serantau)
- February 1 Hari Thaipusam (cuti serantau)
- February 2 Hari Wilayah Persekutuan diperhatikan (cuti serantau)
- February 2 Hari Thaipusam hari cuti (cuti serantau)
- February 14 Hari Valentine
- February 17 Tahun Baru Cina
- February 18 Tahun Baru Cina (Hari ke-2) (cuti serantau)
- February 18 Tahun Baru Cina (hari kedua) (cuti serantau)
- February 19 Awal Ramadan (cuti serantau)
- February 8 Awal Ramadan (cuti serantau) (tentatif)
- February 24 Hari Nuzul Al-Quran (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.