Before we talk about when is the best time for you to set foot on Malaysian soil for a perfect holiday gateway, let us tell you when are the peak times that you might want to avoid during your stay here. Although Malaysia is a tropical country and in a region filled with sunshine and rain all year round, there are some parts of the year that are not very holiday-friendly to the tourists in terms of the weather.

Monsoon Season

During the months of November to January, monsoon season may disrupt plans for relaxing and getting yourself tanned by the beach on the beautiful beaches in Sabah and Sarawak, and also the East Coast of Malaysia. Nevertheless, rainy season is the best time for turtles to lay their eggs. Another part of Malaysia that has monsoon season is at the West Coast where it usually rained heavily from October to November and April to May.

Peak Season - Major Public Holidays

Other important thing to know is that tourists might find it as a discomfort visiting Malaysia during the peak seasons such as during the major public holidays like Christmas, Chinese New Year, New Year, and Eidulfitri. Another time that can be considered as peak season is during the major holidays in Singapore and the Middle East especially the long school holidays where they tend to flock to Malaysia in huge numbers from June to August.

Mega Sale Season - Shopping!

However, the peak season finally subsides after September and then starts again in December. During that time, there are a lot of things happening in Malaysia.

One of the many events that are sure to attract foreigners to Malaysia is lure of the mega sale carnival which is held every year from July to August, and the year end sale which usually held from November until January the next year. Many tourists especially from the Middle East will flock the country looking for great bargains on variety of items.

But for you thrill seekers who do not mind brushing shoulders with others, the tropical Malaysia welcomes you to come all year round as the weather is always inviting. Feel the warmth and great hospitality of its people and enjoy the best value for money cuisines to make your holiday as affordable as you possibly can. So, let’s hop onto the next flight and head down to Malaysia to experience life like you have never seen before!