Penang weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Penang this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Penang in January?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. January in Penang generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in George Town. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Batu Ferringhi with an average of 108 mm to high rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with 141 mm. Meanwhile, George Town enjoys approximately 192 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Penang for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Penang climate page.
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Popular destinations in Penang
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?
Average weather in George Town
In January George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Batu Ferringhi
In January Batu Ferringhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bayan Lepas
In January Bayan Lepas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tanjung Bungah
In January Tanjung Bungah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tanjong Tokong
In January Tanjong Tokong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Penang, in Malaysia.
Is January the best time to visit Penang?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Penang with overall tolerable weather in George Town. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, June and July provide tolerable weather in George Town. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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