Penang (George Town)
Hot all year, wet from September to November and drier from January to February.
- Jan88°31°76°24°Rain on about five days a week.
- Feb89°32°76°24°Rain on about four days a week.
- Mar90°32°77°25°Rain on about five days a week.
- Apr89°32°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- May89°32°78°26°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jun89°32°78°26°Rain on about five days a week.
- Jul89°32°77°25°Rain on about five days a week.
- Aug89°32°77°25°Rain on about six days a week.
- Sep88°31°77°25°Rain on about six days a week.
- Oct87°31°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Nov87°31°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Dec87°31°76°24°Rain on about five days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 87°F and 90°F all year, with nights near 77°F. Rain comes in two spells, from April to May and from September to November. January to February is the driest stretch, with rain on about four days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 31°C and 32°C all year, with nights near 25°C. Rain comes in two spells, from April to May and from September to November. January to February is the driest stretch, with rain on about four days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Penang (George Town) sits
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
- this place
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- Latitude
- 5.4°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 0 mlow-lying
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- Nearest of ours
- Langkawi122 km north-west
The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Penang (George Town), shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 87°F in October and November to 90°F in March.Highs from 31°C in October and November to 32°C in March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in November (97% of days), driest in February (63%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in February (69% cover), cloudiest in May (80%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryMost comfortable | 5 days | 72% | 11h 51m | |
| February | 4 days | 69% | 11h 57m | |
| March | 5 days | 71% | 12h 05m | |
| AprilRainy season | 7 days | 78% | 12h 14m | |
| MayRainy season | 6 days | 80% | 12h 22m | |
| June | 5 days | 77% | 12h 26m | |
| July | 5 days | 77% | 12h 24m | |
| August | 6 days | 78% | 12h 17m | |
| SeptemberRainy season | 6 days | 78% | 12h 08m | |
| OctoberRainy seasonMost comfortable | 7 days | 80% | 11h 59m | |
| NovemberRainy seasonMost comfortable | 7 days | 80% | 11h 52m | |
| DecemberMost comfortable | 5 days | 75% | 11h 49m |
When is the best time to visit Penang (George Town)?
Penang (George Town) is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are October to January: highs near 87°F, nights near 76°F, and rain on about six days a week.Penang (George Town) is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are October to January: highs near 31°C, nights near 24°C, and rain on about six days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Penang (George Town)?
March, with highs near 90°F and lows near 77°F. The coolest are October and November, with highs near 87°F.March, with highs near 32°C and lows near 25°C. The coolest are October and November, with highs near 31°C.
When does it rain most in Penang (George Town)?
November, with rain on almost every day. February is the driest, with rain on about four days a week.
How long are the days in Penang (George Town)?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Penang (George Town)?
February, when cloud covers about 69% of the sky on average. May is the cloudiest, at about 80%.
Places with a year like Penang (George Town)'s
by their highs, lows and wet days- SingaporeSingapore
- Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei
- TangalleSri Lanka
- KororPalau
- General LunaPhilippinessix months apart
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Penang (George Town)'s through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Penang (George Town)'s summer.
Elsewhere in Malaysia
All of Malaysia- Langkawi122 km north-west
- Kuala Lumpur294 km south-east
- Mersing512 km south-east
- Johor Bahru577 km south-east
- Bandar Penawar610 km south-east