Penang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Penang has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Penang experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in June to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Penang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2585 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Penang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 342 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 122 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Penang Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Penang offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.3 hours daily) and September (5.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C in January to 29°C in April.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Penang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 76%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, February and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Penang.
The best time of year to visit Penang in Malaysia
Penang has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 31°C.The average rainfall figures in Penang are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose January which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
June has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 342 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 122 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 249 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
