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Balik Pulau weather in December (Penang, Malaysia)

What's the typical weather in Balik Pulau for December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Balik Pulau usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Balik Pulau in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 206 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 211 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Balik Pulau. January, February, March, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Balik Pulau climate page with graphs.

 

Balik Pulau, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 206 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Penang, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in December

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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