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Setapak Weather in December

Setapak in December

The short of it: Setapak in December averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 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 24° · rain 287 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

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

Thirty years of records give Setapak an average December high of 32°, a low of 24° and some 287 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Setapak: highs scarcely reach 32°, nights fall to 24°. Wet spells are common — about 287 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 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, Setapak runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Wangsa Maju, 2 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Setapak, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 106 mm less rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Wangsa MajuKuala Lumpur2 km ESE32°24°287 mm
Taman MelatiKuala Lumpur2 km NNW31°23°286 mm
Taman MelawatiSelangor2 km E31°23°286 mm
TitiwangsaKuala Lumpur4 km SW32°24°278 mm
SentulKuala Lumpur6 km WSW32°24°278 mm
Batu CavesSelangor6 km NW31°24°287 mm
Bukit BintangKuala Lumpur7 km SSW32°24°282 mm
AmpangKuala Lumpur8 km SE31°23°270 mm

The Almanac · Setapak 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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The dead of winter in Setapak: highs scarcely reach 32°, nights fall to 24°. Wet spells are common — about 287 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Setapak by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°228 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
February33°23°161 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
March33°24°246 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦
April33°24°291 mm4 km/h12 h 11 min✦
May33°24°226 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦
June33°24°166 mm4 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
July33°23°150 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
August33°23°186 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
September33°23°213 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°313 mm4 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November32°24°393 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
December32°24°287 mm5 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Setapak in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Setapak in December?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Setapak: highs scarcely reach 32°, nights fall to 24°. Wet spells are common — about 287 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Setapak?

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 Setapak in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Setapak in December?

Hardly — December nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Setapak in December?

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

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