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Penang in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Penang in November and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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November

Weather in Penang in November 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
November could be a good time to visit Penang, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in November. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 280 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • November is usually the wettest month of the year in Penang;

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
280 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Penang has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Penang in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Penang for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +30°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.

Is Penang warm or cold in November?

Penang is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

November is one of the coolest months in Penang, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Penang in November

Penang weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+30°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+34°C+35°C
Rainfall
298 mm280 mm183 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%83%79%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
113
Rainy days
111015
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as ok as in October. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 298 mm to 280 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Penang in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Penang is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Penang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 343 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
November is one of the rainiest months in Penang, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Penang wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 298 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Penang?

This is the weather in Penang in November 2023:
1 November
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+30°C
2 November
🌧️
+30°C
3 November
☀️
+31°C
4 November
☀️
+31°C
5 November
☀️
+31°C
6 November
☀️
+31°C
7 November
☀️
+31°C
8 November
🌧️
+31°C
9 November
🌧️
+30°C
10 November
🌧️
+31°C
11 November
🌧️
+30°C
12 November
🌧️
+31°C
13 November
☀️
+31°C
14 November
☀️
+31°C
15 November
☀️
+31°C
16 November
☀️
+30°C
17 November
🌧️
+30°C
18 November
☀️
+31°C
19 November
☀️
+30°C
20 November
☀️
+29°C
21 November
🌧️
+29°C
22 November
🌧️
+29°C
23 November
🌧️
+28°C
24 November
☀️
+28°C
25 November
☀️
+30°C
26 November
🌧️
+30°C
27 November
🌧️
+31°C
28 November
☀️
+31°C
29 November
☀️
+30°C
30 November
☀️
+30°C
In November 2023 Penang had 17 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Penang climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Penang in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+30°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 1358 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3959 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Penang in November:

Is November a good time to visit Penang?

It’s always a good time to visit Penang, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Penang in November?

November is warm in Penang. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Penang rainy in November?

Penang is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Penang in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Penang in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Malaysia

Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.

Monthly weather in Penang

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Penang, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.