Seberang Perai Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Seberang Perai has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2571 mm (101 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 343 mm (14 in) of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 125 mm (4.9 in) over 9 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 161 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Seberang Perai Temperature page.

Seberang Perai's average annual precipitation is 2571 mm (101 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

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