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Balik Pulau Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Balik Pulau has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Balik Pulau remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 26°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Balik Pulau is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2569 mm. Balik Pulau can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 343 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 117 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Balik Pulau Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Balik Pulau experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.4 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Penang, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Penang, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C in January to 29°C in April.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Penang, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Balik Pulau

Thu   Jan 02
35°C | 25°C
N 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 03
34°C | 25°C
NE 2 m/s
3.6 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Sat   Jan 04
33°C | 24°C
SW 3 m/s
8.4 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Balik Pulau in Malaysia

Balik Pulau has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 31°C.
The average rainfall figures in Balik Pulau 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 January which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Balik Pulau?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Balik Pulau?
    The coolest month is October with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Balik Pulau?
    October tops the wettest month list with 343 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Balik Pulau?
    February is the driest month with 117 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Balik Pulau?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.