Travel guide
Malaysia
Every guide we have written for Malaysia: the places worth the trip, when to go and what to know before you land.
- 5 guides
- 50 places worth the trip
Before you go
Malaysia at a glance
Best time to go
All year
Language
Malay; English widely spoken
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Plugs and voltage
Type G · 240 V
Time zone
UTC+8
Drives on the
Left
Pocket phrases
HelloApa khabar
Thank youTerima kasih
The guides
Places worth the trip.
Month by month
When to go to Malaysia
Typical daytime highs and rainfall in Kuala Lumpur — long-term averages, rounded, to plan around.
- Jan Wet
- Feb Wet
- Mar Very wet
- Apr Very wet
- May Very wet
- Jun Wet
- Jul Wet
- Aug Wet
- Sep Wet
- Oct Very wet
- Nov Very wet
- Dec Very wet
More drops, more rain This month
On the chart
Where our Malaysia guides go
Good to know
Questions about Malaysia
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
Any time of year — Malaysia has no real off season, though conditions vary by region and month. Check the month-by-month weather on this page.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
What language is spoken in Malaysia?
Malay; English widely spoken.
What plugs and voltage does Malaysia use?
Type G · 240 V. Pack a universal adapter if your plugs differ.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
UTC+8.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Malaysia?
On the left.
