Petaling Jaya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Petaling Jaya has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Petaling Jaya experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in March to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Petaling Jaya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2670 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Petaling Jaya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 372 mm of precipitation over 25 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 138 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In February, 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 average wind speed over the year ranges from 0 m/s to 1 m/s. It is lower in January and December and higher in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Petaling Jaya in Malaysia
Petaling Jaya has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 32°C.The average rainfall figures in Petaling Jaya 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 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 372 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 138 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 208 hours of sunshine.
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