Penang, Malaysia Weather
Penang hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Penang weather tomorrow (Sunday, July 19)
Tomorrow in Penang looks partly cloudy, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 77°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Penang 14-day forecast
About the weather in Penang
Located in Malaysia, Penang experiences a tropical rainforest climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Afternoon temperatures peak near 85°F (29°C) in March and dip to about 82°F (28°C) in November, with around 127.0 inches (3226 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Penang weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: November - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 92°F (34°C) · Record low: 70°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (28 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (10.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is November, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 74°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 70°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 16.5 inches (419 mm) of rain over 28 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Penang is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 78 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Penang is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 72 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Penang is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 74°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 85 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Penang brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Penang by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 74° | 20 | 5.7 in | 9.4 h/day | 83% |
| February | 84° | 74° | 15 | 4.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 79% |
| March | 85° | 75° | 23 | 6.9 in | 10.3 h/day | 81% |
| April | 84° | 76° | 28 | 12.2 in | 9.6 h/day | 85% |
| May | 84° | 76° | 28 | 15.9 in | 8.8 h/day | 87% |
| June | 83° | 76° | 23 | 8.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 85% |
| July | 83° | 76° | 23 | 7.5 in | 9.4 h/day | 85% |
| August | 83° | 75° | 26 | 11.8 in | 9.2 h/day | 85% |
| September | 82° | 75° | 27 | 12.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 86% |
| October | 82° | 74° | 28 | 16.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 88% |
| November | 82° | 74° | 30 | 16.0 in | 7.8 h/day | 89% |
| December | 82° | 74° | 23 | 8.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 86% |