Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Capital of towers, malls and a huge food scene. Best for: city lovers, shoppers.
The best months for vitamin D in Kuala Lumpur are July, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in March and rainy or stormy from April to June and from August to February.
Kuala Lumpur month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 22/30 |
| March | Too hot | 7.8 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 33°C | 27/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 28/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 31°C | 30/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 32°C | 13/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 27/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 22/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.1 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 30°C | 30/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 5.7 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Kuala Lumpur
Capital of towers, malls and a huge food scene. Hot and humid all year with afternoon storms. The east coast islands (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman) close in the monsoon from November to February, while the west coast (Langkawi, Penang) is wetter around September and October.
In Kuala Lumpur afternoon highs average from 30°C in January to 33°C in March. The wettest month is May (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (13). Midday UV peaks at 8.9 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The multi-cultural national capital, home of the Petronas Twin Towers (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
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Questions about Kuala Lumpur
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Kuala Lumpur are July, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in January to 33°C in March. The wettest month is May, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Kuala Lumpur?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in March and rainy or stormy from April to June and from August to February.