Melaka Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Melaka has a tropical rainforest climate. The average daytime temperature is always around 30°C. In the evening and night the average temperature will be around ten degrees lower. The high temperatures combined with the large amounts of rain causes the average humidity to be quite high. February is one of the most sunny and dry months and is one of the best months to visit Meleka.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Melaka remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 30°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
Melaka is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2409 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 283 mm of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 89 mm over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Melaka 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 Melaka varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 7.2 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 5.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in January to 29°C in April.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Melaka in Malaysia
Melaka has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 31°C.The average rainfall figures in Melaka 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:
March 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 30°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 283 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 216 hours of sunshine.
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