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Malaysia in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malaysia in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Warmest
32°
Kuala Lumpur
Coolest
30°
Johor Bahru
Driest
126 mm
Semporna
Warmest sea
30°
Sandakan
Best places in Malaysia in September
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i 66 
Malacca
Melaka · Malaysia
31° / 23° 216 mm Sep
i 62
George Town
Penang · Malaysia
31° / 23° 292 mm Sep
i 72
Pasir Gudang
Johor · Malaysia
30° / 23° 165 mm Sep
68
Kuantan
Pahang · Malaysia
32° / 23° 202 mm Sep
i 68
Semporna
Sabah · Malaysia
31° / 23° 126 mm Sep
i 69
Tawau
Sabah · Malaysia
31° / 23° 177 mm Sep
i 72
Pengerang
Johor · Malaysia
30° / 23° 153 mm Sep
i 63
Kota Kinabalu
Sabah · Malaysia
31° / 24° 281 mm Sep
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuantan | 32° | 23° | 202 mm | 29° | 68 |
| Semporna | 31° | 23° | 126 mm | 29° | 68 |
| Malacca | 31° | 23° | 216 mm | — | 66 |
| Bintulu | 31° | 23° | 288 mm | — | 66 |
| Sandakan | 31° | 23° | 203 mm | 30° | 65 |
| Miri | 31° | 23° | 254 mm | 30° | 65 |
| Kota Bharu | 32° | 23° | 195 mm | 30° | 64 |
| Kota Kinabalu | 31° | 24° | 281 mm | — | 63 |
| Alor Star | 31° | 23° | 296 mm | 30° | 63 |
| George Town | 31° | 23° | 292 mm | — | 62 |
| Subang Jaya | 32° | 23° | 194 mm | — | 58 |
| Petaling Jaya | 32° | 23° | 205 mm | — | 57 |
| Johor Bahru | 30° | 23° | 171 mm | — | 51 |
| Ipoh | 31° | 22° | 250 mm | — | 44 |
| Kuching | 31° | 22° | 258 mm | — | 38 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 32° | 23° | 201 mm | — | 34 |
FAQ
What is the weather like in Malaysia in September?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Johor Bahru to 32° in Kuala Lumpur.
Where is it warmest in Malaysia in September?
Kuala Lumpur is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 32°.
Can you swim in Malaysia in September?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Sandakan at about 30°.