Genting Highlands, Malaysia (and Resorts World Genting): What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Resorts World Genting in the Genting Highlands hill station in Malaysia? With more than half a dozen hotels, three theme parks, and two casinos, there's plenty to do.

If you're planning to go to Genting Highlands, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.

When to go to Genting Highlands, Malaysia

Genting Highlands is a good place to go all year -- especially when it gets too hot in Kuala Lumpur. Since Resorts World has so many covered walkways and underground thoroughfares, you rarely have to be outside.

Your best bet is to see which events are going on and plan your trip around them.

Nevertheless, if you're interested in seeing other sites in the area, or you're looking for the best weather, consider going in February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Genting Highlands, Malaysia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Genting Highlands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a superb kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

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What to wear/what to pack for Resorts World Genting, and the Genting Highlands, Malaysia by month

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January

January in Genting Highlands is hot and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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February

February at Resorts World Genting / Genting Highlands can be sweltering and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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March

If you visit Genting Highlands / Resorts World Genting during March, you may see that it can be very hot and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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April

April here can be sweltering and extremely stormy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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May

May for Resorts World Genting in the Genting Highlands can be very hot and very stormy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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June

In June, Genting Highlands (and Resorts World Genting) is constantly hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Genting Highlands, with several of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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July

Traveling to Genting Highlands in July, you will notice that it can be very hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

If you go to Resorts World Genting/Genting Highlands in August, you will notice that it can be very hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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September

September in Genting Highlands / Resorts World Genting is really hot and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

If you are traveling to Resorts World Genting (in the Genting Highlands) in October, you will notice that it can be very hot and very stormy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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November

If you vacation in Genting Highlands during November, you might notice that it is constantly hot and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

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December

If you are traveling to Genting Highlands / Resorts World Genting in December, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very stormy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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