Best Time to Visit
🇲🇾 Penang, Malaysia · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
29°
24°
Great
Feb
30°
25°
Great
Mar
30°
25°
Great
Apr
30°
25°
Great
May
30°
26°
Great
Jun
30°
26°
Great
Jul
30°
25°
Great
Aug
30°
25°
Great
Sep
29°
25°
Great
Oct
29°
25°
Great
Nov
29°
25°
Great
Dec
29°
25°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 29°C | 24°C | 15 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 16 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 30°C | 26°C | 27 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 30°C | 26°C | 22 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 21 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 24 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 26 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 29 | 8h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | 8h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 21 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 30°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
The least favorable time to visit Penang is January and February. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
January
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
February
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Penang during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C:
Penang has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Af). The warmest month is August with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is December at just 29°C. Annual rainfall averages 2486mm across approximately 279 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Low °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain Days | 15 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 21 |
| Rain mm | 114 | 102 | 182 | 230 | 237 | 159 | 157 | 206 | 250 | 337 | 323 | 189 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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