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Desaru Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Desaru has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Desaru temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°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

Desaru experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2588 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 353 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 139 mm over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Desaru Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Desaru varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.5 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 4.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Singapore, Singapore (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Singapore, Singapore (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Desaru

Mon   Jan 06
30°C | 25°C
N 5 m/s
3.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Jan 07
32°C | 24°C
N 5 m/s
2 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Wed   Jan 08
31°C | 24°C
N 6 m/s
2.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in Desaru.

The best time of year to visit Desaru in Malaysia

Desaru has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.
The average rainfall figures in Desaru 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 March which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Desaru?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Desaru?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Desaru?
    December tops the wettest month list with 353 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Desaru?
    February is the driest month with 139 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Desaru?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 194 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.