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Petaling Jaya Climate

Petaling Jaya is a city in Malaysia (12) with a population of about 807,879. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 2364 mm of rain per year.

27.5°C

Avg Temp

2364

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Petaling Jaya Climate

Petaling Jaya has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 2364 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.5°C

Avg Temp

2364

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Petaling Jaya — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 81°156 mm
February27° / 81°137 mm
March28° / 82°212 mm
April28° / 82°240 mm
May28° / 82°198 mm
June28° / 82°126 mm
July27° / 81°124 mm
August28° / 82°163 mm
September27° / 81°205 mm
October27° / 81°276 mm
November27° / 81°293 mm
December27° / 81°234 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Petaling Jaya

The most comfortable months to visit Petaling Jaya are typically July, June and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Petaling Jaya are typically July, June and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 2364 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.

In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Petaling Jaya average about 33°C (91°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.