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Penang in November
what's the weather like?

Penang in November? Not the best window — aim for January.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 5.42°N 100.33°E
84°FMax temperature
97%Rainy days
8.2hSunshine / day

Penang weather in November

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
97% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.2/10)

Should you visit Penang in November?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : ██████████ 97%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.2h/d

Our take: Penang in November is possible but January offers a score of 7.2/10 vs 5.9.

Penang in November by trip type

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Penang. Temperatures drop (29°F) and rain returns (97% of days). With 97% 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.

All months for Penang

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January75°F86°F62%0.2in10.5h7.2/10
🌤️ February77°F88°F55%0.2in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ March77°F88°F75%0.2in11.0h7.0/10
🌦️ April77°F86°F93%0.4in10.1h6.5/10
🌧️ May79°F86°F90%0.5in9.1h6.1/10
⛅ June79°F86°F76%0.3in10.0h7.0/10
⛅ July79°F86°F66%0.2in10.0h7.1/10
🌧️ August77°F86°F81%0.4in9.8h7.0/10
🌧️ September77°F86°F87%0.4in8.9h6.6/10
🌧️ October77°F84°F92%0.5in8.5h6.3/10
🌧️ November77°F84°F97%0.5in8.2h5.9/10
⛅ December75°F84°F74%0.3in8.9h7.1/10
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 November, Penang averages 84°F, 97% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10. See methodology →

November vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 7.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Penang in November

Is November a good time to visit Penang?
November is an acceptable time for Penang (score 5.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Penang in November?
Yes, 97% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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