Best Time to Visit Penang
Malaysia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Penang are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Penang sees its warmest weather in March, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in October (around 31°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2331mm — October is typically the wettest month (~337mm) and January the driest (~80mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° / 25°C | 80mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 32° / 25°C | 86mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 33° / 25°C | 146mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 32° / 25°C | 188mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 32° / 25°C | 229mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 32° / 25°C | 164mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 25°C | 190mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 31° / 25°C | 246mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 24°C | 316mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 31° / 24°C | 337mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 31° / 24°C | 233mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 31° / 25°C | 117mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Penang?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Penang are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Penang?
- March is typically the hottest month in Penang, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Penang?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 337mm of precipitation.