Malaysia

Malaysia in December

December is one of the best times to visit Malaysia.

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Malaysia. December. As ever, the weather in Malaysia in December is a decidedly mixed bag. It's excellent on the west coast, with dry weather perfect for a beach stay and the less extreme heat makes it a perfect time for exploring too. On the east coast, however, downpours and storms are frequent and many resorts remain firmly closed. The east of Malaysia, including islands like Tioman, Redang and the Perhentian Islands, see heavy rains between November and February. These showers can be longer and heavier than those in the west, so we generally advise travellers to avoid the east of Malaysia at this time.

Festivals in December

There are no major festivals in Malaysia this month.

Where to go in Malaysia

Malacca
MalaccaMalacca (Melaka) is a historic port city on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its remarkably layered…
 Perhentian Islands
Perhentian IslandsThe Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil) are twin islands off the northeast coast of Terengganu, consistently ranked among Southeast…
 Tioman Island
Tioman IslandTioman Island (Pulau Tioman) is a large, mountainous island off the east coast of Pahang, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve covered in primary rainforest…
 Redang Island
Redang IslandPulau Redang is one of Malaysia's most pristine coral islands, a protected marine park in the South China Sea off the coast of Terengganu with some of the…
 Pangkor Island
Pangkor IslandPulau Pangkor is a relaxed fishing island off the coast of Perak on Malaysia's west side, sheltered from the worst of the northeast monsoon and therefore…
 Kuala Lumpur
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is Malaysia's bustling federal capital and a dynamic metropolis where Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures intersect amid soaring skyscrapers. The…
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