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Penang weather in February (Malaysia)

Planning a trip to Penang in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Penang typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Penang in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 69%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in February

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

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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 Penang in February?

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 28°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 in February.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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