Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Balik Pulau.
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With consistently stable weather, Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 31°C (88°F), ranging from 32°C (90°F) in June to 30°C (86°F) in October.
With around 2569 mm (101 in) of annual rainfall, Balik Pulau has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is October. The sunniest month is January, with 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The climate in Balik Pulau remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in June. In October, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C (86°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in June to 26°C (79°F) in October.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Balik Pulau is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2569 mm (101 in). Balik Pulau can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 343 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 117 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Balik Pulau Precipitation page.
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.
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The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in April.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Balik Pulau.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 76%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather in Balik Pulau. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 30°C (86°F) in October to 32°C (90°F) in June. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2569 mm (101 in). October is the wettest month with 343 mm (14 in), while February is the driest with 117 mm (4.6 in).
Balik Pulau receives around 2,474 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 249 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 162 hours. Overall, Balik Pulau enjoys abundant sunshine.
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