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Best time to visit Penang
Penang is known for the UNESCO city of George Town, legendary street food and beaches in the north. The climate is hot and humid year-round, driest from December to February. Short, heavy showers are typical.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
June · Wet days
27.8 days/month
1991–2025: 21.8 days/month
+6 days/month · higher
November · Monthly precipitation
491.7 mm/month
1991–2025: 333.3 mm/month
+158.4 mm/month · higher
July · Mean daily maximum
29.5 °C
1991–2025: 29 °C
+0.6 °C · higher
May · Sea temperature
30.9 °C
1991–2025: 30.5 °C
+0.4 °C · similar
May: 86/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 33.7 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Penang: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 16.9 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 1.8 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
February · 11.1
Most rainy days
October · 28.1
Most sunshine
February · 7.2 h
Warmest sea
June · 30.5 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 22 | 15 | 104 | 6.4 | 84 | 1.2 | 29 | 62 |
| February | 30 | 22 | 11 | 85 | 7.2 | 81 | 1.1 | 29 | 67 |
| March | 31 | 23 | 18 | 130 | 7.2 | 81 | 1.0 | 30 | 53 |
| April | 30 | 25 | 23 | 180 | 7.0 | 82 | 0.9 | 30 | 50 |
| May | 30 | 25 | 25 | 211 | 6.5 | 84 | 1.0 | 30 | 50 |
| June | 29 | 25 | 22 | 155 | 6.3 | 84 | 1.1 | 30 | 52 |
| July | 29 | 24 | 22 | 167 | 6.2 | 84 | 1.1 | 30 | 54 |
| August | 29 | 24 | 25 | 213 | 6.1 | 84 | 1.1 | 30 | 53 |
| September | 29 | 24 | 27 | 255 | 5.9 | 85 | 1.1 | 30 | 53 |
| October | 29 | 24 | 28 | 306 | 5.8 | 86 | 1.1 | 30 | 54 |
| November | 29 | 24 | 28 | 333 | 5.7 | 87 | 1.1 | 29 | 53 |
| December | 29 | 23 | 24 | 219 | 5.7 | 86 | 1.3 | 29 | 55 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Penang?
The strongest climate months are January, February. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Penang?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Penang are practically tied in March and April at around 31 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Penang?
In June, at around 30 °C.