Penang · SpringMonth summary
Penang weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
90% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Penang in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 90% rain risk and 9.1h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Penang in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Penang. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 90% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 75°F | 86°F | 62% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 88°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 86°F | 93% | 0.4in | 10.1h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.5in | 9.1h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 86°F | 76% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 86°F | 66% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 81% | 0.4in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 87% | 0.4in | 8.9h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 77°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.5in | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 77°F | 84°F | 97% | 0.5in | 8.2h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 84°F | 74% | 0.3in | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Penang averages 86°F, 90% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -28%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Penang in May
Is May a good time to visit Penang?
May is an acceptable time for Penang (score 6.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Penang in May?
Yes, 90% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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