Malaysia | Weather Seasons [updated]

While it’s hot outside, Malaysian malls, cinemas, and buses often have the AC set to "Arctic." Always carry a light scarf or jacket for indoors.

Before diving into seasons, it is crucial to understand the baseline weather that persists 365 days a year. malaysia weather seasons

Crucially, Malaysia does have four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter). Instead, its weather is defined by the interplay of two monsoon winds (Northeast and Southwest) and the transitional periods between them. The country is also split into two main landmasses— Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo) —whose weather patterns are significantly different and often opposite. While it’s hot outside, Malaysian malls, cinemas, and