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The questions travellers ask before a trip to Malaysia, answered with the sources on the page.

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When to visit Malaysia: the seasons, region by region

When to visit Malaysia: the two monsoon regimes, the rain on the east coast, west coast and Borneo, and the stormy changeovers between the monsoons.

Checked October 2, 2026

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