Climate Insights for Bukit Mertajam
Central Seberang Perai District, Penang, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Bukit Mertajam is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,729 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bukit Mertajam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bukit Mertajam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bukit Mertajam is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 107.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Bukit Mertajam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bukit Mertajam sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bukit Mertajam has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Bukit Mertajam has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bukit Mertajam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,729 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 227 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 421 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 117 mm. That's 304 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.Bukit Mertajam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 107.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.6 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.6 in. That's 12 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
Bukit Mertajam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Bukit Mertajam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bukit Mertajam 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 Bukit Mertajam 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.