Penang weather in May
Planning a getaway to Penang this May 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 May?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. May 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. 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.
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. 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 a closer look at May's conditions in Penang, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Penang's yearly weather, check out our Penang climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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