Penang, Malaysia Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Penang, it is 80° with light rain shower. Today's forecast reaches 80°, with a low of 78°.
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· Local time 14:30
80°
Light rain shower
Feels like 84°
· High 80° / Low 78°
Updated just now
Penang hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical November high of 82°F (28°C).
6:59 PM
Sunset
7:07 AM
Sunrise
Now forecast details
80° Light rain shower
- Feels like
- 84°
- Precipitation
- 60% chance, 0.03 in
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- NW 9 mphGusts 13 mph
- Pressure
- 29.85 inHg
- Visibility
- 6 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
9 mph
NW · gusts 13 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.03 in
89% chance today
Penang weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Penang looks light rain shower, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 88% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
High / Low
81° / 78°
Precipitation
88%
Sunrise / sunset
07:07 AM / 07:00 PM
Penang 14-day forecast
Today
Light rain shower
High 80°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
89%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Light rain shower
High 81°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
88%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 80°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
87%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 81°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Light rain shower
High 81°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Light rain shower
High 81°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
87%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Light rain shower
High 81°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
84%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
84%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 80°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
90%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 79°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
90%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Light rain shower
High 80°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
85%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Light rain shower
High 80°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
88%
Sat, Nov 28
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
82%
Penang stays warm through the year
Even November, the coolest month, has average highs near 82°F (28°C). March is hottest, so the main seasonal change is intensity rather than a move from warm to cold.
Plan around moisture and heat
- Rain and sunshineAbout 3226 mm (127.0 inches) falls across 293 wet days, with 9.1 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Typical day and nightPenang averages 83°F (28°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal changeMarch highs reach 85°F (29°C), while November lows fall to 74°F (24°C).
Explore Penang month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How warm is Penang on average?
79°F (26°C) across all twelve months - about 83°F (28°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) after dark.
Is there snow in Penang?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Penang shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Is Penang hot in summer?
March averages 85°F (29°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
When does it rain most in Penang?
October, at 16.5 inches (419 mm) over about 28 days. February is the driest month, at 4.2 inches (108 mm).
What is the coldest month in Penang?
November, with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows near 74°F (24°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 70°F (21°C).
When is Penang at its hottest?
March, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 92°F (34°C).
What is the best month to go to Penang?
Aim for April to July and January to February if you get the choice: humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here, and highs average 84°F (29°C) against roughly 23 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
How much do temperatures drop at night in Penang?
By about 5°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In March that means 85°F (29°C) down to 75°F (24°C).