Climate Insights for Petaling Jaya
PJ State, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Petaling Jaya is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,947 mm of precipitation falls per year. Petaling Jaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Petaling Jaya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Petaling Jaya is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 116 in of precipitation falls per year. Petaling Jaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Petaling Jaya sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Petaling Jaya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Petaling Jaya has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Petaling Jaya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,947 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 246 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 398 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 147 mm. That's 251 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.Petaling Jaya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 116 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.7 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.8 in. That's 9.9 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
Petaling Jaya 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Petaling Jaya 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Petaling Jaya 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 Petaling Jaya 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.