Unlike temperate countries with four distinct seasons, Malaysia’s climate is governed by two major monsoon wind cycles. These winds dictate the ebb and flow of moisture, transforming the landscape from sun-drenched beaches to raging torrents of tropical rain.
Known as Musim Monsun Barat Daya , this season is generally drier for most of the country. The winds blow from Sumatra and the Straits of Malacca. While the east coast enjoys calmer seas and sunny days during these months, the west coast occasionally experiences heavy evening thunderstorms known as Hujan Petir . rainy season in malaysia