Penang weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Penang this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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.
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.
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. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 161 hours of sunlight anticipated in George Town. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Penang for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Penang climate page.
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Popular destinations in Penang
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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