Best time to go to Penang Average weather of Penang, Malaysia
When is the best time to go to Penang?
When is the best time to go to Penang? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best month for good weather in Penang is February
- On average, it is hot all year round
- The rainiest months are April, May, October and November
- The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round
Annual weather in Penang
Weather details in Penang month by month
Weather and climate in Penang
- From january to march the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 85°F and you can expect to have 9.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In april the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 88°F in average.
- Between may and august the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 88°F.
- Between september and october the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 90°F and it rains about 14.3in each month.
- In november the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 94°F and you can expect to have 16.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 83°F.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Penang
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Penang: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Penang
Find out when Penang has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Penang
- Very low season in Penang
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April, May, June and October. - Low season in Penang
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, July, September and November. - High season in Penang
The number of visitors to Penang is high in: August. - Peak season in Penang
The largest number of tourists visiting Penang is during: December.
Figure: Visitor index for Penang month by month
Best time for low prices in Penang
Average prices of hotels in Penang month by month
Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Penang. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Penang
A return flight between London and Penang is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 830 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 371 more for your airline ticket to Penang if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Penang
On average, it costs $ 33 per day to hire a car in Penang. This price varies by $ 3.2 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 31 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 34.