When to visit
Penang?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Penang
Penang · Malaysia

The best weather in Penang is from January, February.some variation climate

Climate score
September
43

Mixed climate

Hot & rainy

Temperature
24–28°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
28–34°C
Muggy
Precipitation
324mm
Heavy downpours · 30 days
Sunshine
5.2h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
86%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score697056393750544443414153
ClimateHumidHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyRainy
Temperature23–28°C23–29°C24–29°C24–29°C24–29°C24–28°C24–28°C24–28°C24–28°C24–28°C23–28°C23–28°C
Feels like27–34°C27–35°C29–36°C29–36°C30–36°C29–35°C29–34°C29–35°C28–34°C28–34°C28–34°C28–34°C
Precipitation145mm
16 days
108mm
13 days
176mm
20 days
309mm
28 days
404mm
30 days
218mm
23 days
190mm
22 days
300mm
27 days
324mm
30 days
419mm
30 days
407mm
30 days
226mm
22 days
Sunshine7.2h
☀︎ 61%
9.1h
☀︎ 76%
8.7h
☀︎ 72%
6.4h
☀︎ 52%
5.3h
☀︎ 43%
6.2h
☀︎ 50%
6.3h
☀︎ 51%
5.9h
☀︎ 48%
5.2h
☀︎ 43%
4.9h
☀︎ 41%
4.6h
☀︎ 39%
5.8h
☀︎ 49%
WindNE · 10 km/hE · 11 km/hSW · 11 km/hSW · 10 km/hSW · 10 km/hS · 10 km/hS · 11 km/hSW · 10 km/hSW · 10 km/hNW · 10 km/hNE · 9 km/hNE · 10 km/h
Humidity (%)83%79%81%85%87%85%85%85%86%88%89%86%
Day length11.8h12.0h12.1h12.2h12.4h12.4h12.4h12.3h12.1h12.0h11.9h11.8h
Events & Festivals
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George Town Festival
Thaipusam
Chinese New Year in Penang
Events & Festivals
  • George Town Festivalcultural
    August· 5k+ visitors

    This month-long arts festival fills Penang's UNESCO-listed heritage streets with theatre, music, visual art and street p…

  • Thaipusamreligious
    January, February· 50k+ visitors

    One of the largest Thaipusam celebrations outside India takes place at Penang's Waterfall Hilltop Temple, where devotees…

  • Chinese New Year in Penangholiday
    January, February· 50k+ visitors

    With one of Malaysia's largest ethnic Chinese communities, Penang celebrates Chinese New Year with lion dances, lantern…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Penang?

The best time to visit Penang is February, January, with temperatures between 23 °C and 29 °C. The best month is February. February is high season.

What is the weather like in Penang?

Penang has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 5/10. Annual temperatures range from 23 °C to 29 °C.

What is the hottest month in Penang?

The hottest month in Penang is February, with average highs of 29 °C and lows of 23 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Penang?

The rainiest month in Penang is October, with an average of 419 mm of precipitation.