Sungai Petani Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sungai Petani has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Sungai Petani temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in February to a very warm 32°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sungai Petani experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2422 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Sungai Petani, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 330 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 98 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sungai Petani 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
Sungai Petani enjoys sunny spells year-round. February sees up to 6.7 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. October, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. 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 October, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Sungai Petani in Malaysia
Sungai Petani has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 34°C.The average rainfall figures in Sungai Petani 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 February which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 330 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 98 mm of precipitation.
February is the sunniest month with an average of 202 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
