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Bukit Mertajam weather in December (Penang, Malaysia)

How is December weather typically in Bukit Mertajam? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Bukit Mertajam includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 32°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Bukit Mertajam in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 231 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bukit Mertajam. January, February, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bukit Mertajam, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 231 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (15 KM, 9 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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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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