Weather in October in Penang
Considering a trip to Penang this October 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 October?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. October in Penang generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Penang, check out the map below.
Precipitation
October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 343 mm in George Town. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in George Town.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected in George Town. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?
George Town
In October George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Batu Ferringhi
In October Batu Ferringhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bayan Lepas
In October Bayan Lepas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tanjung Bungah
In October Tanjung Bungah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tanjong Tokong
In October Tanjong Tokong 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 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 October the best time to visit Penang?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Penang with often poor 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. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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