🇲🇾 Penang (George Town) vs Seoul 🇰🇷
Penang (George Town), Malaysia vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Penang (George Town) is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 58 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇲🇾 Penang (George Town) | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 32°C | 17°C |
| Hottest month | January (32°C) | August (30°C) |
| Coldest month | January (24°C low) | January (-6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 170 | 112 |
| Snow | Rare | Yes |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | May, September, October |
🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).
🇰🇷 Seoul
Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Penang (George Town) or Seoul warmer?
Penang (George Town) is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Penang (George Town) or Seoul?
Penang (George Town) is rainier — Seoul sees about 58 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Penang (George Town) vs Seoul?
Penang (George Town) is best around January, February, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.