Petaling Jaya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Petaling Jaya experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in March to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in March to around 23°C (73°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Petaling Jaya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2670 mm (105 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Petaling Jaya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 372 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 138 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Petaling Jaya Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Petaling Jaya offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between March (6.9 hours daily) and November (5.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in April and higher in January, July and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)