Penang Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Penang, Malaysia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Penang experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 249 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 162 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2474 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Penang enjoys an average of 2474 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Penang’s wettest month, receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Penang Precipitation page.