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Penang weather in March (Malaysia)

Is March a good time to explore Penang weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of March in Penang typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 32°C. At night, they generally drop to 26°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Penang in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 237 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, June and July generally stand out with 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 182 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 237 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in March

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

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.