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Butterworth weather in March (Penang, Malaysia)

Thinking of visiting Butterworth in March? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Butterworth includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 33°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Butterworth in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 201 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, June and July generally stand out with 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 Butterworth climate page with graphs.

 

Butterworth, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 185 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Butterworth.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.