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George Town weather in March (Penang, Malaysia)

What weather conditions can you expect in George Town this March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of March in George Town typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 32°C, cooling off to about 26°C at night. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and there can be hotter days. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated to remain comfortable.

Precipitation

George Town in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 201 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit George Town.

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 George Town climate page with graphs.

 

George Town, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 201 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.

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 George Town.

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.