Penang weather in December
Planning a getaway to Penang this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Penang in December?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. December in Penang generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in George Town. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Batu Ferringhi with an average of 182 mm to heavy rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with 231 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected in George Town. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Penang in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Penang climate page.
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Average weather in George Town
In December George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Batu Ferringhi
In December Batu Ferringhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bayan Lepas
In December Bayan Lepas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tanjung Bungah
In December Tanjung Bungah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tanjong Tokong
In December Tanjong Tokong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Penang, in Malaysia.
Is December the best time to visit Penang?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in George Town, December may not be the ideal time to visit Penang.
Generally speaking, January, February, June and July provide tolerable weather in George Town. On the other hand, the months of April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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