🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Penang (George Town) 🇲🇾
Hong Kong, Hong Kong vs Penang (George Town), Malaysia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Penang (George Town) is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hong Kong is drier, with roughly 35 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇲🇾 Penang (George Town) | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 25°C | 32°C |
| Hottest month | July (31°C) | January (32°C) |
| Coldest month | January (14°C low) | January (24°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 135 | 170 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | March, November, December | January, February, December |
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).
🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Hong Kong or Penang (George Town) warmer?
Penang (George Town) is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Hong Kong or Penang (George Town)?
Penang (George Town) is rainier — Hong Kong sees about 35 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong vs Penang (George Town)?
Hong Kong is best around March, November, December; Penang (George Town) is best around January, February, December.