Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Singapore edges ahead as the better destination in December. Singapore offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 27 rain days, while Kuala Lumpur sees 8 sunshine hours and 26 rain days.

Kuala Lumpur can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Singapore is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kuala Lumpur is the stronger choice in December. Singapore receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Kuala Lumpur reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Singapore averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Kuala Lumpur receives approximately 278 mm of rainfall across 26 rain days during December. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Singapore sees 324 mm over 27 rain days. That makes Kuala Lumpur the drier option by 1 rain day and 46 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.