Climate
The country is divided by the South China Sea into West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) and lives with a year-round tropical climate where temperatures range from 21°C (70°) to 32°C (90°F). Highlands are much cooler however and can see temperatures that range from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Malaysia’s climate throughout the year is hot and humid so light and thin clothing is advisable. The sunny weather is complemented by annual rainfall that varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm. The monsoon varies on the coastline of Peninsular Malaysia, resulting in the west coast experiencing its rainy season from September to December while the east coast can expect the rainy season from the months of October to February. Over in East Malaysia, heavy rain can be expected between the months of November to February, where average annual rainfall figures can hit 5080mm.