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Gelugor Climate by Month

Gelugor has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Gelugor temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March to a very warm 31°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 25°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Gelugor experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2576 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Gelugor, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 343 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 122 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

Gelugor enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Penang, Malaysia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Penang, Malaysia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Average water temperature

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

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Penang, Malaysia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Gelugor in Malaysia

Gelugor has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.
The average rainfall figures in Gelugor 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 Gelugor?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Gelugor?
    The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gelugor?
    October tops the wettest month list with 343 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gelugor?
    February is the driest month with 122 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gelugor?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Gelugor

    Thu   Nov 21
    31°C | 26°C
    S 11 km/h
    13 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    32°C | 26°C
    W 11 km/h
    14 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    32°C | 25°C
    NE 11 km/h
    3.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder