Weather in March in Penang
Considering a trip to Penang this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Penang in March?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. March in Penang generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Teluk Bahang to 33°C in Bukit Mertajam. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Bukit Mertajam and 26°C in Teluk Bahang. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Penang, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Teluk Bahang with an average of 175 mm to heavy rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with 194 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, George Town enjoys approximately 201 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Penang climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Penang's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?
George Town
In March George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Batu Ferringhi
In March Batu Ferringhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bayan Lepas
In March Bayan Lepas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tanjung Bungah
In March Tanjung Bungah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tanjong Tokong
In March Tanjong Tokong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy 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 March the best time to visit Penang?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Penang with often unpleasant weather in George Town.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in George Town. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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