The best time to visit Penang is between Mid-November and Mid-February. Just like most parts of Malaysia, Penang gets a tropical climate throughout the year. This means it is warm and humid through the year with little to no variations in weather conditions. The average temperature of Penang is around 28 degree Celsius with the highest being 32 degree Celsius. The skies are clear, and the weather is slightly cooler for sightseeing and other recreational activities. April, May, September, October and first half of November contributes to the low season of Penang as it gets heavy rainfall during these months. The weather sizzles around March along with the rise in humidity. But, it still attracts tourists who want to explore the city at their pace without much crowd. The months June to August gets a good amount of rainfall but nothing intense to act as a spoilsport to your daily plans.
Month | Avg. Minimum (°C) | Avg. Maximum (°C) |
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January | 24 | 32 |
February | 24 | 32 |
March | 25 | 32 |
April | 25 | 32 |
May | 26 | 32 |
June | 26 | 32 |
July | 25 | 32 |
August | 25 | 32 |
September | 25 | 31 |
October | 24 | 31 |
November | 24 | 30 |
December | 24 | 31 |