Normal weather for Penang in January
It's hot in January in Penang with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
In January, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
January is a great month to be in Penang for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Penang in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
63 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January 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.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Penang will be around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Temperature records
With 36°C, Penang hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Penang
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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 January in Penang
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Penang.
Daily UV Index in January in Penang
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Penang Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Penang, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Penang Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January 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 January for Penang
Click on a specific day in January 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.
