February weather forecast
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February

Weather in February

February is the final month of the Northeast Monsoon season in Malaysia, and it generally signifies a gradual decrease in rainfall across the country. Cities along the east coast of the peninsula such as Kota Bharu and Kuantan, and areas of Borneo including Kuching, still receive a significant amount of rain, but less than the preceding month of January. Average rainfall in these regions reduces to approximately 200mm (7.87"), while the west coast areas including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Malacca continue to remain drier, receiving between 100mm (3.94") and 150mm (5.91") of rainfall on average.

While there is a decrease in the volume of rainfall compared to January, the high temperatures persist in February. Average temperatures across the country continue to range from 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), maintaining the consistent warmth characteristic of Malaysia's tropical climate.

Regarding sunshine, February sees a slight increase in the average daily hours of sunlight, moving up to about 7 hours per day, as the monsoon season comes to an end and the cloud cover begins to reduce.

Just as in January, the Cameron Highlands offer a cooler respite with temperatures hovering between 14°C (57.2°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). Although the rainfall decreases from the previous month, it remains significant, so visitors should continue to anticipate wet conditions. As February progresses, the transition towards the inter-monsoon period begins, setting the stage for a relatively drier and sunnier climate in the following months.

  • Kuala Lumpur - February »
    The month with the least rainfall in Kuala Lumpur is February, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically collects 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Being the second month of the year, days are still pretty short but the sun manages to shine on Kuala Lumpur for approximately 8.6 hours on any given day in February.
  • George Town - February »
    February, June through August, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in George Town. As February rolls around in George Town, there is a slight reduction in rainfall and humidity compared to January.
  • Johor Bahru - February »
    The city of Johor Bahru greets February with a decrease in rainfall and an expectation of higher daily sunshine hours. On the first day of February in Johor Bahru sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:20 pm.
  • Ipoh - February »
    In Ipoh, in February, during 23.2 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ipoh, in February, it is raining for 23.2 days, with typically 132mm (5.2") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Kuching - February »
    January and February, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kuching. The months with the coldest seawater in Kuching are January and February, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).
  • Kota Kinabalu - February »
    The month with the coldest seawater in Kota Kinabalu is February, with an average sea temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F). In Kota Kinabalu in February, the average water temperature is 27.1°C (80.8°F).
  • Shah Alam - February »
    February in Shah Alam indicates a mild drop in the relative humidity from January. In Shah Alam, Malaysia, in February, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Alor Setar - February »
    The month with the least rainfall in Alor Setar, Malaysia, is February, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically collects 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 74%, February is the least humid month in Alor Setar, Malaysia.
  • Miri - February »
    With an average sea temperature of 27.1°C (80.8°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Miri, Malaysia. February stands out as Miri's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).
  • Petaling Jaya - February »
    In Petaling Jaya in February, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. The warmest period in Petaling Jaya is usually observed in February, April through June, with the average high-temperature peaking at 32.4°C (90.3°F).
  • Seremban - February »
    In Seremban during February, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. In Seremban, during February, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.
  • Kuantan - February »
    The month with the least rainfall in Kuantan is February, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically collects 142mm (5.59") of precipitation. Noticeably, February sees a significant reduction of rainfall from the previous month, dropping to 142mm (5.59") in Kuantan.
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