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Petaling Jaya Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Petaling Jaya experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 23°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the hottest month in Petaling Jaya?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Petaling Jaya?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Petaling Jaya?
    November tops the wettest month list with 372 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Petaling Jaya?
    June is the driest month with 138 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Petaling Jaya?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 208 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Petaling Jaya

    Thu   Nov 21
    31°C | 24°C
    SW 11 km/h
    7.5 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    33°C | 24°C
    S 11 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    33°C | 24°C
    SW 11 km/h
    4.4 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder