Average Monthly Sunshine in Petaling Jaya

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Petaling Jaya receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Petaling Jaya changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2220 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (6.9 hours per day) and November (5.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Petaling Jaya’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Petaling Jaya enjoys an average of 2220 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Petaling Jaya’s wettest month, receives 232 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Petaling Jaya Precipitation page.