Hottest year recorded in Cameron Highlands in 2024
Cameron Highlands is well-known for its refreshing breezes and mild temperatures that complement its attractions well. However, the popular highland destination in Malaysia hit a significant heat record in 2024.
On 26th February 2025, it was revealed in the Dewan Rakyat that the daily average temperature last year settled at 18.91° Celsius, showing a noticeable bump from the 1991-2020 average of 18.05°C.
An increase in average temperature in Cameron Highlands
The temperature spike in Cameron Highlands was disclosed by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, in the Dewan Rakyat, as reported by The Star. He was responding to Gopeng MP Tan Kar Hing, who had brought up the topic of Cameron Highlands’ temperature trends over the past decade, as well as landslide occurrences and high-risk slopes there.
According to Huang, the average daily temperatures recorded in Cameron Highlands tipped at 18.91°C. While this remains cooler than in areas like the Klang Valley, this is up from 18.05°C between 1991 and 2020 – an observed average rise of 0.86.
The highest temperature recorded in the popular highland destination stands at 27.9°C, on 19th May 1998.
Cameron Highlands has also seen a total of 649 landslide incidents since 1961 to the present day.
To help preserve the environment Cameron Highlands, the Malaysia Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG) has crafted both a Slope Hazard Map and a National Slope Risk Map, spotlighting 45 critical and high-risk slopes. Nineteen critical slopes have been monitored annually since 2021, and alarm bells are set with early warning systems installed at five key locations.
Alongside these actions, the ministry and various stakeholders are monitoring perilous slope issues to mitigate the stark rise in temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns.
Temperature in Cameron Highlands in 2024
With Cameron Highlands being a popular destination among locals and tourists alike, it’s good to be aware of critical areas and avoid them during high-risk seasons. We can play a small part in conserving the area and seeing the cooler climate return in the future.
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia