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Balik Pulau weather in March (Penang, Malaysia)

What's the typical weather in Balik Pulau for March? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Balik Pulau typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 31°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 26°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Balik Pulau in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 237 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Balik Pulau. January, February, March, June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Balik Pulau, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 179 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 237 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Penang, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in March

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 28°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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