What's the Weather Like in Kuala Lumpur in November
One of the most exciting large cities in East Asia, Kuala Lumpur rivals other huge cities such as Singapore, Shanghai and Seoul when it comes to architecture, cuisine, shopping and history. The capital of Malaysia is an economic powerhouse, one of the most influential cities in this corner of the world.
Rainfall
November falls in the middle of the eastern monsoon season in Kuala Lumpur, which is the wettest time of the year. November is, in fact, the wettest of all months. The total amount of precipitation is 290mm, slightly more than October, the second wettest month. The following month of December is also pretty wet. That being said; this city happens to be one of the driest destinations in the region, which is due to its location in between Sumatra, Indonesia, a hilly island and an inland mountain range behind the city, which protect the city against heavy storms.
The probability that it will rain is approximately 81% throughout the entire month, which happens to be the highest chance of rainfall in the entire year. Tourists will almost certainly experience thunderstormshey happen on 83% of the 25 days with rainfall. Light rain may also occur, but is exceptionally rare, being observed on only 11% of those days.
Sunshine Hours
Even despite this relatively high amount of rainfall, the days in November still have 6 hours of sunshine on average, which is quite amazing.
Temperature
The temperatures, too, are remarkable. It is hot all-year round in these parts and this month is characterised by an average temperature of 27°C. November afternoons are nothing short of hot, the average high temperature ranging around 31°C. Even the evenings and nights are quite balmy, with their average low temperature of 23°C.
If you are planning a trip to this fascinating city in the near future, consider checking out the weather forecast for Kuala Lumpur on this page.
Hotels for Kuala Lumpur in November
Hilton KL
The five-star Hilton KL is a 35-storey hotel that has everything and more to make its guests' stay as comfortable as possible. There is a two-storey fitness centre, two floors that are used solely for meetings and conferences, a spa and sauna, a 120-metre saltwater swimming pool, and no fewer than 503 rooms. It's the ultimate Hilton hotel, combining timeless elegance, superb cuisine and world-class accommodation.
Furama Bukit Bintang
The Furama Bukit Bintang is a stylish, contemporary 27-storey hotel with 433 rooms that offer phenomenal views of downtown Kuala Lumpur. Its main features are a lobby deli with comfortably soft lounge chairs and classical music, a super-cool rooftop pool surrounded by palm trees, seven function rooms and a few great dining venues.
Swiss Inn
Located in the heart of Chinatown, one of the city's liveliest districts, the Swiss Inn is a hip international hotel, very affordable and ideal for a visit in November. Its location makes it incredibly easy for guests to head out and go shopping, sample delicious street food or visit some of the city's major attractions. The hotel features four dining venues, a tour desk, free Wi-Fi and a multi-purpose function room.
Restaurants and Bars for Kuala Lumpur in November
Troika Sky Dining
With its two fine-dining restaurants, Troika Sky Dining sets itself apart from the rest of the dining venues in Kuala Lumpur. It is located on the 23rd floor of the Troika's Tower B and offers spectacular views over the city. Cantaloupe is an award-winning restaurant serving Spanish, French, Italian and Greek food; Strato serves fancy pizzas and creative pastas.
Hutong Food Court at Lot 10
Kuala Lumpur with its huge number of shopping malls also boasts quite a lot of food courts. While not all of them are notable culinary hotspots, there are some that are an attraction in themselves. One such recommended food court is Hutong Food Court at Lot 10, an area featuring more than twenty food stalls in a prime location. If you're looking for street food, this is where you should go.
Five Sen5es
For authentic Cantonese food, consider visiting Five Sen5es at The Westin. Its menu features absolutely exquisite food, including a nearly limitless choice of dim sum. It is this sheer variety of dim sumteamed, baked and friedhat sets this restaurant apart from the other Chinese restaurants in the city.
Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur in November
Batu Caves
With a total amount of rainfall of 290mm, November is the wettest month of the year in Kuala Lumpur. There are, however, plenty of ways to escape the rain showers. An absolute highlight is the Batu Caves, situated about 11 kilometres outside of the city centre. Set in a huge limestone outcrop, the Batu Caves consist of three large caves and several smaller ones. These caves are actually a Hindu temple and shrine and draw in hundreds of thousands of visitors and worshippers on an annual basis. Cathedral Cave is the main cave, 100 metres high and home to a number of gorgeous Hindu shrines. These caves are one of the most visited attractions in Kuala Lumpur and are absolutely recommended.
National Planetarium
Another excellent place to visit is the National Planetarium, one of many great museums in Kuala Lumpur. This one is dedicated completely to space science, housed in a beautiful blue-domed building located atop a hill in the Lake Gardens. It is filled with fun interactive exhibits, which makes it a perfect place to visit with children.
