Weather at the moment
Weather all year round
Malaysia has an equatorial climate with maritime influences. The country has two monsoon periods that severely affect the country's weather. The result: there is no real dry season, it is very hot (except in high-altitude resorts) and humid almost all year round. Good news, the water temperature is almost constant, between 26 and 29°C. Monsoon periods generally correspond to the low tourist seasons in Malaysia.
- January
- 23°C
- 32°C
- February
- 22°C
- 33°C
- March
- 23°C
- 33°C
- April
- 23°C
- 33°C
- May
- 24°C
- 33°C
- June
- 23°C
- 33°C
- July
- 23°C
- 32°C
- August
- 23°C
- 32°C
- Sept.
- 23°C
- 32°C
- October
- 23°C
- 32°C
- Nov.
- 23°C
- 32°C
- Dec.
- 23°C
- 32°C
Budget
Malaysia is a very cheap country compared to European countries. However, it is one of the most expensive countries in Southeast Asia. In the eastern part, transport and accommodation can be more expensive, especially if you are off the beaten track. Malaysia's currency is the ringgit. It is easy to change in the city and to pay by credit card. Tipping is included in the bill but you can still leave a few pieces
Health
No vaccine is required to travel to Malaysia, but some vaccines are recommended, including diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine including rubella-mumps-measles in children; anti-tuberculosis vaccination because there are many cases of tuberculosis in Malaysia. Depending on travel conditions and places of stay, vaccines against typhoid, rabies and viral hepatitis A and B may also be recommended. For stays in rural areas, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis may be necessary. The health situation differs between the main cities, the coasts and the rest of the country. Kuala Lumpur, Penang and the other cities are not affected by malaria but by dengue fever. The water is drinkable only in the big cities in Malaysia, elsewhere you have to drink bottled water or water that is filtered with suitable products.
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