Weather in Penang (George Town)
What's the weather like in Penang (George Town)?
Penang (George Town) has warm year-round and heavy rainfall, especially in the wet season. Average daytime highs range from 32°C (90°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July, with overnight lows around 24°C (75°F) and 24°C (75°F) respectively.
No month in Penang (George Town) sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually July and August.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.414, 100.329
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 70 mm | 7 | 0 |
| February | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 90 mm | 7 | 0 |
| March | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 140 mm | 11 | 0 |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 210 mm | 14 | 0 |
| May | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 210 mm | 15 | 0 |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 170 mm | 13 | 0 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 200 mm | 15 | 0 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 225 mm | 16 | 0 |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 290 mm | 19 | 0 |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 365 mm | 21 | 0 |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 260 mm | 19 | 0 |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 150 mm | 13 | 0 |
Penang (George Town) by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Southeast Asia rainy season runs May–October. Daily afternoon thunderstorms are typical. Dry season is November–April.
Cities with a similar climate to Penang (George Town)
Live forecast, sunrise/sunset, and more.