Petaling Jaya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in March at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in January to 31°C (88°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2670 mm (105 in) annually. November is the wettest month. The most sunshine falls in March, with an average of 6.9 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Petaling Jaya
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, January.
Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in March to around 23°C (73°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Petaling Jaya
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
Sunshine Hours in Petaling Jaya
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
Humidity in Petaling Jaya by Month
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
Wind Speed in Petaling Jaya
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)
Petaling Jaya 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Petaling Jaya
With its warm weather, Petaling Jaya experiences temperatures from 31°C (88°F) to 33°C (91°F) throughout the year. June offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
