Batu Ferringhi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Batu Ferringhi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2528 mm (100 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Batu Ferringhi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 344 mm (14 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall over 9 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 161 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Batu Ferringhi Temperature page.

Batu Ferringhi's average annual precipitation is 2528 mm (100 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Batu Ferringhi's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Batu Ferringhi Climate page.