Climate and Weather of Penang, Malaysia
In Malaysia you have several regions, one of which is called Penang. The most popular city in this region is George Town, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Penang. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
High temperatures are a constant in Penang, especially in George Town, with average maximums staying above 30°C all year long.
Note that the warmest month in Penang is normally March, with the temperature reaching 32°C, while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 30°C.
March, April and May are generally the hottest months of the year.
Precipitation in Penang varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 342 mm of rain, while February stays relatively dry with 118 mm. The region experiences its rainy season during April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 201 mm to 342 mm.
For those seeking sunshine, February usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Penang, Malaysia?
Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.