Selangor Weather in December

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

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Petaling Jaya Shah Alam Subang Jaya Sepang

Planning a journey to Selangor, Malaysia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Selangor in December

Selangor, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. December in Selangor generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Morib at 30°C (86°F) and very warm in Shah Alam at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Shah Alam and 25°C (77°F) in Morib. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Selangor, Malaysia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kuala Selangor with an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Seri Kembangan with 314 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Petaling Jaya gets around 163 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Selangor in December

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

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 Selangor

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

Temperature range in Selangor (December)

Precipitation variation in Selangor (December)

Petaling Jaya

In December Petaling Jaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
163 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
372 mm (15 in)
302 mm (12 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Petaling Jaya →

Shah Alam

In December Shah Alam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
163 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
344 mm (14 in)
297 mm (12 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shah Alam →

Subang Jaya

In December Subang Jaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
163 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
362 mm (14 in)
301 mm (12 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Subang Jaya →

Sepang

In December Sepang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 sun hours
152 hours
163 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
361 mm (14 in)
285 mm (11 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sepang →

Seri Kembangan

In December Seri Kembangan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
163 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
399 mm (16 in)
314 mm (12 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
21 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Seri Kembangan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Selangor, in Malaysia.

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 Selangor in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Petaling Jaya 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Shah Alam 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Subang Jaya 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 301 mm (12 in)
Sepang 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Seri Kembangan 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 314 mm (12 in)
Puchong 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 304 mm (12 in)

Selangor weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Selangor, Malaysia brings poor weather. In Petaling Jaya, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Petaling Jaya peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in December, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Selangor, Malaysia, with Petaling Jaya averaging around 302 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Selangor, Malaysia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Selangor, Malaysia due to the typically poor weather in Petaling Jaya.

On average, the best time to visit Selangor, Malaysia is in with generally poor weather in Petaling Jaya.

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