Malaysia in November
November is one of the best times to visit Malaysia.
Malaysia. November. Dry and sunny weather returns to the west of Malaysia marking the start of the peak season. You can expect reliably hot weather, with long periods of sunshine on the west coast throughout this period. On the east coast, however, the monsoon brings heavy rains. Many resorts in eastern Malaysia close during this period, reopening again in March/April time. 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 November
Deepavali Celebration (approximate dates)
Hindu festival of lights, vivid in the Little India districts. Lunar dates, usually October–November.
New-moon night (amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartika, between mid-October and mid-November.
Where to go in Malaysia
Other places with good weather in November
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