Climate Insights for Bayan Lepas
South-West, Penang, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Bayan Lepas is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,677 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bayan Lepas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bayan Lepas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bayan Lepas is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 105.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Bayan Lepas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bayan Lepas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bayan Lepas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Bayan Lepas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bayan Lepas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,677 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 223 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 395 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 107 mm. That's 289 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bayan Lepas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.6 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4.2 in. That's 11.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Bayan Lepas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bayan Lepas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bayan Lepas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bayan Lepas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.