What’s the climate like in Penang?
The current climate of Penang features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Penang in recent years was 36°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in December 2022.
On average, Penang receives 1331 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Penang?
The best time to visit Penang for sunny weather is January through April, June through August and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Penang. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Penang
The climate table of Penang shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 63 | 61 | 67 | 102 | 158 | 81 | 102 | 88 | 156 | 180 | 195 | 78 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in February, March, April and May
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in September, November and December
- Precipitation: 1331 mm per year, averaging 111 mm per month
- Driest months: 61 mm in February, 63 mm in January and 67 mm in March
- Wettest months: 195 mm in November, 180 mm in October and 158 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Penang
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Penang, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Penang
This graph shows how much precipitation Penang, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Penang
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Penang, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Penang
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Penang, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Penang
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Penang, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Penang by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Penang. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
