Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Singapore edges ahead as the better destination in March. Singapore offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 24 rain days, while Kuala Lumpur sees 10 sunshine hours and 26 rain days.

Kuala Lumpur can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Singapore runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Singapore is the stronger choice in March.

Kuala Lumpur reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Singapore averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 25°C (77°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 March.

Kuala Lumpur receives approximately 260 mm of rainfall across 26 rain days during March. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Singapore sees 214 mm over 24 rain days. That makes Singapore the drier option by 2 rain days and 46 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.