Weather in September in Penang
Considering a trip to Penang this September 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 September?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. September 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 26°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.For a closer look at conditions across Penang, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with an average of 241 mm to heavy rainfall in Batu Ferringhi with 258 mm.Average sunshine
The city George Town usually sees around 167 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Penang climate page.
Where to go in Penang in September





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?
George Town
In September George Town 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.
Batu Ferringhi
In September 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 poor that month.
Bayan Lepas
In September Bayan Lepas 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.
Tanjung Bungah
In September Tanjung Bungah 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.
Tanjong Tokong
In September 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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Penang, in Malaysia.
Is September the best time to visit Penang?
In our view, September 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. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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