When to go
The Best Time to Visit Penang
Month-by-month climate data for Penang, Malaysia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
December–February. Coolest dry months with the lowest humidity; April–October is hotter with afternoon storms.
Warmest in Penang: Feb (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Sep (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Nov (~29 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Penang climate, month by month
January
30° / 24°C
~17 rain days
Good
February
31° / 25°C
~16 rain days
Fair
March
31° / 25°C
~24 rain days
Fair
April
30° / 25°C
~28 rain days
Fair
May
30° / 26°C
~26 rain days
Fair
June
30° / 25°C
~25 rain days
Fair
July
30° / 25°C
~20 rain days
Fair
August
30° / 25°C
~26 rain days
Fair
September
29° / 25°C
~25 rain days
Fair
October
29° / 25°C
~28 rain days
Fair
November
29° / 25°C
~29 rain days
Fair
December
29° / 24°C
~23 rain days
Fair
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