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Butterworth Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Butterworth has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Butterworth temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Butterworth experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2563 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Butterworth shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 343 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 123 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Butterworth 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

Butterworth offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between February (6.7 hours daily) and October (5.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Average humidity

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Forecast for Butterworth

Thu   Jan 02
34°C | 24°C
NW 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 03
33°C | 24°C
SW 4 m/s
2.5 mm
partly cloudy and chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Jan 04
33°C | 24°C
S 4 m/s
6.5 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Butterworth in Malaysia

Butterworth has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 32°C.
The average rainfall figures in Butterworth 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:
  • Which is the hottest month in Butterworth?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Butterworth?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Butterworth?
    October tops the wettest month list with 343 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Butterworth?
    February is the driest month with 123 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Butterworth?
    February is the sunniest month with an average of 202 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.

     

     


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