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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Penang— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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