🇲🇾 Penang (George Town) vs Singapore 🇸🇬
Penang (George Town), Malaysia vs Singapore, Singapore — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Penang (George Town) is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Singapore is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · Penang (George Town)Drier · Singapore
Climate at a glance
| 🇲🇾 Penang (George Town) | 🇸🇬 Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 32°C | 31°C |
| Hottest month | January · 32°C | March · 32°C |
| Coldest month | January (24°C low) | January (24°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 170 | 168 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | January, February, July |
🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).
🇸🇬 Singapore
Best around January, February, July. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penang (George Town) or Singapore warmer?
Penang (George Town) is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Penang (George Town) or Singapore?
Penang (George Town) is rainier — Singapore sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Penang (George Town) vs Singapore?
Penang (George Town) is best around January, February, December; Singapore is best around January, February, July.
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