Climate Insights for Gulau
Sik, Kedah, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Gulau is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,296 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gulau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gulau sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Gulau is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 90.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Gulau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gulau sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Gulau sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Gulau sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 94°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 82°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Gulau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,296 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 369 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 63 mm. That's 306 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Gulau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 14.5 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.5 in. That's 12 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Gulau 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 February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Gulau 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 February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gulau 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 Gulau 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.