When is the best time to go to Penang?

The best time to go to Penang is January to March, June to July, based on the average climate estimated over 3 years.

What is the warmest month in Penang?

The warmest month in Penang is May, averaging about 28°C, based on the climate estimated over 3 years.

When does it rain the least in Penang?

January is the driest month in Penang, with about 129 mm on average.

When to go to Penang?

George Town's murals turn a wall, a bicycle or a rusted gate into part of the picture, and the shophouses behind them smell of char kway teow. The funicular up Penang Hill opens the whole island out, gold-roofed Kek Lok Si included. Batu Ferringhi closes the day with sand and a sea breeze.

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The best time to go

For the best weather in Penang, aim for January to March, June to July.

Month-by-month weather in Penang

Month	☀️ h/day	🌧️ mm	🌡️ °C	Score /100
January	9.1	129	27	64
February	9.4	188	27	60
March	10.0	254	28	59
April	9.3	391	28	44
May	8.7	499	28	37
June	9.2	280	28	52
July	9.2	166	28	62
August	8.7	432	27	39
September	7.7	304	27	45
October	7.2	571	27	31
November	7.4	386	26	37
December	7.2	309	26	44

Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.

The climate in brief

In Penang, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is January (about 129 mm). Temperatures peak in May (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 3,907 mm of rain falls.

What to do in Penang?

George Town (UNESCO, street art)
Penang Hill (cable car, panorama)
Kek Lok Si Temple
Batu Ferringhi beach

Practical info

Country: Malaysia

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