Penang weather in December (Malaysia)

How's the weather trend in Penang as December approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Penang includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 31°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 26°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Penang in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 211 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Penang. January, February, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Penang climate page with graphs.

 

Penang, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 211 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in December

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Penang.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.