WEATHER
The best time for beach holidays or scuba-diving will depend on which part of Malaysia you intend to visit. The country is affected by the south-west monsoon from May to September and the north-east monsoon from November to March, and different parts of the country have their dry and wet seasons at different times of the year.
On the west coast, the wettest months are May to October, while on the east coast, the
wettest months are September to December. Kuala Lumpur is wettest from March to April and September to November, while Malaysian Borneo sees its heaviest rainfall between November and February. The best time to visit for dry weather in June and July on the east coast, January and February on the west coast, April in Sabah and June to July in Sarawak.
Here is a link to a site with average climatic conditions for Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur averages
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo averages
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo averages
For current weather forecasts:
- Kuala Lumpur forecast
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo forecast
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo forecast
WHAT TO WEAR
Lightweight, loose-fitting clothes are sensible at any time of year. To avoid offending local sensibilities, female travellers should wear clothes that cover the legs and upper arms. Note that shorts are rarely worn by adults, except at the beach. Full-length trousers will create a better impression. Because of the rainfall patterns and the vagaries of Malaysia weather, always carry an umbrella.
TRANSPORTATION
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Public Transport has developed into one of the most modern transportation systems in this region. It has a comprehensive network of buses, taxis, monorail, light rail transit and commuter trains that provide convenient and quick access to various parts of this city and its surrounding.
KL Sentral is the main hub of the transportation system in Kuala Lumpur where you can take the Light Rail Transit trains, KTM trains, Rapid KL buses, ERL and even do your passenger and luggage check-in.
The two main international airports in Kuala Lumpur are KLIA2 and KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). KLIA2 is the airport for low cost and budget carriers. The KLIA Ekspres is a non-stop airport rail link service in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, linking Kuala Lumpur Sentral with Kuala Lumpur International Airport and klia2. The journey takes around 28 minutes and costs 55 Malaysian Ringgit ($13 US).
