When to go
The best time to visit Malaysia as a whole is from
June to August: to tell the truth, it's everywhere a rainy period, with more than 100 mm (4 in) per month, and sometimes more than 200 mm (8 in); on the other hand, this is the climate of Malaysia and you cannot get any better. For the best times in specific areas, you can refer to the page about the climate.
The
sea is warm all year round.
What to pack
All year round: bring
tropics-friendly, loose-fitting clothing, made of natural fibers, a scarf for the breeze, a light sweatshirt for air-conditioned places, a light raincoat or umbrella.
For mid-elevation mountains, around 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), bring spring/autumn clothes, a sweatshirt and a jacket; for high mountains, warm clothes, a warm jacket, a raincoat, hiking shoes.
When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes.
Back to the climate of
Malaysia