Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C)
- Kuala Lumpur
- June: 27.03
- Seoul
- August: 25.49
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) vs Seoul (South Korea): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has a higher monthly mean temperature than Seoul (South Korea) in every month of the year.
Key monthly differences
Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C)
- Kuala Lumpur
- November, December: 25.83
- Seoul
- January: -2.79
Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day)
- Kuala Lumpur
- February: 4.59
- Seoul
- January: 0.43
Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day)
- Kuala Lumpur
- March: 10.03
- Seoul
- May: 10.13
Compare the climate of two locations
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 1.12 °C (August); the largest is 28.79 °C (January).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 1.21 °C in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and 28.28 °C in Seoul (South Korea). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has a higher daily rainfall average in 10 months and Seoul (South Korea) in 2; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has more average sunshine hours per day in 10 months and Seoul (South Korea) in 2; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- Seoul (South Korea) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: Seoul (South Korea) minus Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Temperature °C
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Seoul | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.00 | -2.79 | -28.79 |
| Feb | 26.71 | -0.56 | -27.26 |
| Mar | 26.96 | 5.53 | -21.42 |
| Apr | 26.82 | 11.48 | -15.33 |
| May | 27.00 | 17.11 | -9.90 |
| Jun | 27.03 | 22.02 | -5.01 |
| Jul | 26.86 | 25.22 | -1.64 |
| Aug | 26.62 | 25.49 | -1.12 |
| Sep | 26.45 | 20.84 | -5.61 |
| Oct | 26.36 | 13.78 | -12.58 |
| Nov | 25.83 | 6.30 | -19.53 |
| Dec | 25.83 | -1.32 | -27.15 |
| ⌀ Month | 26.54 | 11.93 | -14.61 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Seoul | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.04 | 7.41 | -1.63 |
| Feb | 9.91 | 8.27 | -1.63 |
| Mar | 10.03 | 9.02 | -1.01 |
| Apr | 9.25 | 9.06 | -0.19 |
| May | 9.04 | 10.13 | 1.09 |
| Jun | 9.39 | 9.74 | 0.36 |
| Jul | 9.40 | 8.22 | -1.17 |
| Aug | 9.17 | 8.70 | -0.47 |
| Sep | 8.76 | 8.30 | -0.46 |
| Oct | 8.46 | 8.24 | -0.22 |
| Nov | 7.54 | 7.03 | -0.51 |
| Dec | 7.92 | 6.95 | -0.97 |
| ⌀ Month | 8.99 | 8.42 | -0.57 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Seoul | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.28 | 0.43 | -5.84 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 0.69 | -3.91 |
| Mar | 6.54 | 1.11 | -5.43 |
| Apr | 8.95 | 2.16 | -6.79 |
| May | 7.00 | 3.22 | -3.79 |
| Jun | 4.98 | 3.75 | -1.23 |
| Jul | 4.95 | 9.34 | 4.39 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 8.36 | 2.54 |
| Sep | 7.59 | 3.86 | -3.73 |
| Oct | 8.96 | 2.27 | -6.69 |
| Nov | 12.69 | 1.88 | -10.81 |
| Dec | 10.45 | 0.69 | -9.76 |
| ⌀ Month | 7.40 | 3.15 | -4.25 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Seoul | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 1.09 | 1.09 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.61 | 0.61 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
