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When is the best time to visit Penang?
In general the best time to visit Penang is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are September, October, November.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Penang in different months
This is the average weather in Penang for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 144 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 298 mm in October.
Climate in Penang
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Penang for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +35°C | +36°C | +36°C | +35°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +19°C | +22°C | +23°C | +24°C | +23°C | +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 76 | 78 | 81 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 97 | 91 | 149 | 190 | 199 | 137 | 143 | 176 | 216 | 298 | 280 | 183 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Penang during the whole year:
The hottest month in Penang is August with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is September with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Penang looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Penang is November with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Penang during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 91 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 11 rainy days and 298 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Penang:
What is the hottest month in Penang?
The hottest month in Penang is August with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Penang?
The coldest month in Penang is September with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Penang worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Penang could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Penang?
if you're looking to visit Penang when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 91 mm of rain.
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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.