Perlis Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Perlis, Malaysia in December.

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Kangar Arau Kuala Perlis

Are you planning a trip a to Perlis, Malaysia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Perlis in December

Perlis, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. December in Perlis generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Kangar. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kangar.

For a closer look at conditions across Perlis, Malaysia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kuala Perlis with an average of 121 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Arau with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Explore Perlis by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Perlis — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kangar)

January32°C (90°F) February34°C (93°F) March34°C (93°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) This monthJune32°C (90°F) July31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Perlis in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Perlis.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Perlis

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Perlis, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Perlis (December)

Precipitation variation in Perlis (December)

Kangar

In December Kangar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
126 mm (5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
12 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kangar →

Arau

In December Arau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Arau →

Kuala Perlis

In December Kuala Perlis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
12 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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In our records: Malaysia December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Malaysia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest December day in Malaysia brought 440 mm (17 in) in Kuantan on December 22, 2001.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Perlis in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kangar 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Arau 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Kuala Perlis 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Perlis weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Perlis, Malaysia in December?

Expect unpleasant weather across Perlis, Malaysia in December. The popular destination of Kangar averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Perlis, Malaysia in December?

Daytime temperatures in Kangar peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in December, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Perlis, Malaysia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Perlis, Malaysia. Average rainfall in Kangar sits around 126 mm (5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Perlis, Malaysia?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Perlis, Malaysia with overall tolerable weather in Kangar. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January provides tolerable weather in Kangar. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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