🇲🇾 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.

Warmer · Penang (George Town)Drier · Seoul

Climate at a glance

🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high
32°C
17°C
Hottest month
January · 32°C
August · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (24°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
170
112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, 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).

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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.

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