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Ipoh Weather in December

Ipoh in December

The short of it: Ipoh in December averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 270 mm (10.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 270 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Ipoh an average December high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 270 mm of rain. Ipoh's coldest stretch of the year, 32° by day and 23° by night. Wet spells are common — about 270 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Ipoh runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Kampung Manjoi, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Ipoh, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 86 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kampung ManjoiPerak4 km NNW32°23°270 mm
LahatPerak7 km SW31°23°260 mm
BerchamPerak9 km NE32°23°268 mm
PusingPerak13 km SW32°23°269 mm
Batu GajahPerak14 km SSW32°23°269 mm
ChemorPerak16 km NNE30°23°250 mm
Ulu KintaPerak17 km ENE28°21°288 mm
ParitPerak22 km WSW31°23°255 mm

The Almanac · Ipoh Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Ipoh's coldest stretch of the year, 32° by day and 23° by night. Wet spells are common — about 270 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ipoh by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°222 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
February33°23°158 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
March33°24°216 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦
April33°24°302 mm4 km/h12 h 13 min✦
May33°24°230 mm4 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
June33°24°168 mm4 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
July33°23°167 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
August32°23°174 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
September32°23°232 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°332 mm4 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
November32°23°356 mm4 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
December32°23°270 mm5 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ipoh in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ipoh in December?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 270 mm (10.6 in) of rain over the month. Ipoh's coldest stretch of the year, 32° by day and 23° by night. Wet spells are common — about 270 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Ipoh?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Ipoh in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 12 h 23 min.

Does it snow in Ipoh in December?

Hardly — December nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ipoh in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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