Penang weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Penang in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in George Town. 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.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Batu Ferringhi with an average of 175 mm to heavy rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with 194 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 201 hours of sunshine in George Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Penang in March, 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 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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