Malaysia year-round guide

Asia · December

Best time to visit Malaysia in December 🇲🇾

December in Malaysia is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.

Malaysia year at a glance

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Dec

The absolute peak months for Malaysia are January, February, March, April, May. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.

What Malaysia is like in December

West coast (Langkawi, Penang) best Nov–Apr. East coast (Perhentian, Tioman, Redang) best Mar–Oct, closed/rough Nov–Feb.

Insider tip

Sipadan diving permits are capped — book months ahead.

December by region in Malaysia

West coast (Langkawi, Penang, KL)

best

Drier Nov–Apr.

East coast (Perhentian, Tioman, Redang)

off-season

Most resorts close Nov–Feb.

Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak)

shoulder

Drier Mar–Oct; orangutan & diving year-round.