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Weather in May in Penang

Are you planning a trip a to Penang in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Penang in May?

Penang is a region in Malaysia. May in Penang generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in George Town. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Penang, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with an average of 231 mm to heavy rainfall in Batu Ferringhi with 240 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 181 hours of sunlight anticipated in George Town. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Penang climate page.

Where to go in Penang in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Penang on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?

George Town

In May 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 poor that month.

George Town
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
229 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
32°C 
26°C 
181 hours 
236 mm 
17 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
173 hours 
172 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
Climate in George Town

Batu Ferringhi

In May Batu Ferringhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Batu Ferringhi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
223 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
31°C 
27°C 
181 hours 
240 mm 
18 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
27°C 
173 hours 
181 mm 
14 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Batu Ferringhi

Bayan Lepas

In May 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 poor that month.

Bayan Lepas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
227 hours 
229 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
32°C 
26°C 
205 hours 
236 mm 
17 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
172 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Bayan Lepas

Tanjung Bungah

In May 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 poor that month.

Tanjung Bungah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
225 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
32°C 
26°C 
181 hours 
238 mm 
18 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
173 hours 
177 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Tanjung Bungah

Tanjong Tokong

In May 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 poor that month.

Tanjong Tokong
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
226 mm 
17 days 
poor 
May May
32°C 
26°C 
181 hours 
238 mm 
18 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
173 hours 
176 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Tanjong Tokong

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Penang, in Malaysia.

Is May the best time to visit Penang?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Penang with often poor weather in George Town.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Penang.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? Get detailed 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.