Setapak Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Setapak. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Setapak has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2958 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Setapak, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 385 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 168 mm over 12 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. The city receives 152 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Setapak Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Malaysia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Malaysia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Setapak’s average annual precipitation is 2958 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Interesting weather facts

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

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