Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Petaling Jaya, Malaysia? If you're planning to go to Petaling Jaya, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Based on the climate and weather in Petaling Jaya, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Petaling Jaya, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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What to wear/what to pack for Petaling Jaya, Malaysia by month

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January

If you vacation in Petaling Jaya during January, you might find that it is constantly hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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February

If you visit Petaling Jaya during February, you will probably notice that it is really hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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March

March in Petaling Jaya is extremely hot and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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April

April in Petaling Jaya can be sweltering and extremely stormy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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May

If you go to Petaling Jaya in May, you will notice that it can be very hot and very stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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June

If you visit Petaling Jaya during June, you are likely to find that it is really hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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July

July in Petaling Jaya can be sweltering and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

Traveling to Petaling Jaya in August, you will notice that it can be very hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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September

September is consistently hot and very stormy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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October

In October, Petaling Jaya can be very hot and very stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Petaling Jaya, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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November

November in Petaling Jaya is really hot and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

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December

In December, Petaling Jaya is consistently hot and very stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Petaling Jaya, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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Activities for Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Petaling Jaya.

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