Desaru, Malaysia - Weather and Climate
Desaru, Johor, Malaysia, has fairly consistent temperatures throughout the year and a notably wet climate with high levels of precipitation. Located along the southeastern coast, Desaru is known for its sandy beaches, luxury resorts, and family-friendly attractions like water parks and fruit farms. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete 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, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C in May to around 25°C during January.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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Daily hours of sunshine
Average monthly humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 83%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Desaru
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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:
May has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 353 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 139 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.
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