Penang, MalaysiaQuick decision
When to visit Penang?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–30°C in January
🌧 Least rain
62% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
November (97%)
📅 Best score
7.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
UNESCO Street FoodYear-round — char kway teow, laksa, cendol and hawker stalls.
George Town Street ArtYear-round — murals, colonial architecture and clan jetties.
Kek Lok SiYear-round — Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple, Penang Hill.
BeachesDecember–March — Batu Ferringhi and northern beaches.
Monthly climate data
Penang weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 30°C | 62% | 5.0 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 31°C | 55% | 4.4 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 31°C | 75% | 6.3 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 30°C | 93% | 11.1 | 10.1h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 26°C | 30°C | 90% | 13.2 | 9.1h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 76% | 7.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 30°C | 66% | 5.8 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 81% | 9.6 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 87% | 11.0 | 8.9h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 25°C | 29°C | 92% | 13.8 | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 25°C | 29°C | 97% | 13.5 | 8.2h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 29°C | 74% | 7.0 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 86% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 74% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 29°C, 92% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 64% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 62% rainy days and 30°C. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
November is the wettest month with 97% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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