🇲🇾 Penang (George Town) vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Penang (George Town), Malaysia vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Penang (George Town) is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 62 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high32°C20°C
Hottest monthJanuary (32°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (24°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year170108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇲🇾 Penang (George Town)

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Penang (George Town) or Tokyo warmer?

Penang (George Town) is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Penang (George Town) or Tokyo?

Penang (George Town) is rainier — Tokyo sees about 62 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Penang (George Town) vs Tokyo?

Penang (George Town) is best around January, February, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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