Penang (George Town) in May
In May, Penang (George Town) averages 32°C (90°F) during the day and 25°C (77°F) at night, with frequent rain — about 15 days of the month see precipitation (210 mm total).
Conditions are warm and beach-friendly. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.
May is one of the wetter and less comfortable months in Penang (George Town). If your dates are flexible, consider a different time of year.
32°C
Avg high
25°C
Avg low
15
Rain days
210 mm
Rainfall
Penang (George Town) in other months
| 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 |
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