Malaysia’s Geography,

Climate & Seasons

Cuti-cuti to Malaysia

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 Geography

• The country is made up of two

regions, Peninsula Malaysia
and East Malaysia (Borneo)
across the South China Sea. Peninsula Malaysia

• The Peninsula Malaysia is

divided into the 'east coast'
and the 'west coast' by the
Main Range in the middle. East Malaysia
(Borneo)
• East Malaysia is geographically
rugged, with a series of
mountain ranges running
through the interiors of both
Sabah and Sarawak. The
Crocker Range in Sabah is the
site of Mt Kinabalu, the highest
peak in South East Asia.

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 Climate

Malaysia is generally warm throughout the year with temperatures

ranging from 21° to 32° C in the lowlands. This can however be as
low as 16° C in the hills and highlands.

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 Seasons

• Annual rainfall is heavy at

2,500mm (100 inches). On a
rainy day, thunder and lightning
often accompany the heavy
downpour which normally lasts
for less than two hours.
The humidity level is high at
80% throughout the year.
• Generally, Malaysia has two
seasons.
The dry season is from May to
September and the rainy season
is from November to March.

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