July weather forecast
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

July is very similar to June in Kuala Lumpur, characterized by less rain and a drop in humidity to 75%, continuing the past trend. However, wind speeds step up to reach an average of 4.8km/h (3mph), granting a respite from the consistent high temperatures. Despite residing in the tropical zone, Kuala Lumpur never experiences a severe hot season and July is no exception, with temperatures steadying at moderate levels. The city sees a consistently high level of pressure throughout July, ensuring the weather remains stable. The weather pattern continues pretty much unchanged as the year moves into August.

Temperature

Kuala Lumpur's July average high-temperature settles at a still hot 32.2°C (90°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. July nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

For July, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kuala Lumpur, in July, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 287.9 rainfall days, and 866mm (34.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Kuala Lumpur.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:27 pm +08.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Kuala Lumpur are June, July and September, with an average of 8.8h of sunshine.

UV index

February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.