Ayer Itam, Malaysia - Weather and Climate
Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia, maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Ayer Itam experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 30°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 25°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ayer Itam has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2552 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 343 mm of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 116 mm over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ayer Itam Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Ayer Itam varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.7 hours of daily sun in February, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in October, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Ayer Itam
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ayer Itam in Malaysia
Ayer Itam has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 31°C.The average rainfall figures in Ayer Itam are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose February which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 343 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 116 mm of precipitation.
February is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.
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