Petaling Jaya weather in March (Selangor, Malaysia)

Thinking of visiting Petaling Jaya in March? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Petaling Jaya generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 33°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Petaling Jaya in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Petaling Jaya. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, March, April, May, 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 Petaling Jaya climate page with graphs.

 

Petaling Jaya, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 232 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kuala Lumpur, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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