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Jelutong weather in March (Penang, Malaysia)

Is Jelutong a good destination in March, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

March in Jelutong generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 32°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 26°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Jelutong in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Jelutong.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jelutong, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 182 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 201 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (3 KM, 2 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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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

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