Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Penang with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Penang in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Penang with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Penang will be around 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Penang. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Penang in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
77 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Penang?
December is a great month to be in Penang for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Penang in December
With 34°C, Penang hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Penang
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Penang, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Penang
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Penang, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Penang.
Daily UV Index in December in Penang
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Penang, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Penang Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Penang, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Penang Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Penang, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Penang
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Penang. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
