Johor, Malaysia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Johor, Malaysia? If you're planning to go to Johor, here 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 Johor, Malaysia

Based on the climate and weather in Johor, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Johor, Malaysia

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

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What to wear/what to pack for Johor, Malaysia by month

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January

January in Johor is extremely warm, very rainy and extremely hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C).

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February

If you go to Johor in February, you will notice that it is extremely hot, somewhat rainy and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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March

March in Johor can be sweltering, somewhat rainy, somewhat stormy and extremely hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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April

In April, Johor is consistently hot, very rainy, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Johor, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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May

May in Johor is really hot, very rainy, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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June

June in this region can be sweltering, very rainy, somewhat stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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July

July in Johor can be very hot, very rainy, somewhat stormy and extremely hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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August

August in Johor can be very hot, very rainy, somewhat stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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September

If you are traveling to Johor in September, you will notice that it can be very hot, very rainy, somewhat stormy and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

In October, Johor is extremely hot, very rainy, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Johor, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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November

Traveling to Johor in November, you will notice that it is really hot, extremely rainy, very stormy and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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December

If you are traveling to Johor in December, you will notice that it is extremely warm, very rainy, somewhat stormy and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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Activities for Johor, Malaysia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Johor.

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