Penang in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Penang in may 2025
The weather in Penang in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Heavy rain
39% of time
34%
17%
10%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
29%
21%
19%
Weather at 6pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
28%
24%
14%
Weather at 3am
81°F
48%
29%
15%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Penang in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Penang in may.
The climate of Penang in may is bad
In may in Penang, the climate is wet (with 13.7in of rainfall over 21 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 14in of rainfall over 22 days.
The climate is very warm there this month. Temperatures are up to 88°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Penang is 85°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Penang in may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2009. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.
On this month of may, day length in Penang is generally 12:22. The sun rises at 07:05 and sunset is at 19:27.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
May: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Penang:
In may, Kuching, Bako National Park, Sungai Besar and Teluk Intan have good weather.
Finally, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Batu Pahat, Bintulu, George Town and Johor Bahru have a tolerable climate, but better than Penang.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Penang in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:27 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Penang in may 2024:
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Map: other cities in Malaysia in may
Cities near Penang:
| George Town in may | tolerable weather |
| Sungai Petani in may | tolerable weather |
| Taiping in may | tolerable weather |
| Jitra in may | bad weather |
| Kangar in may | tolerable weather |
| Langkawi Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Ipoh in may | tolerable weather |
| Pangkor island in may | bad weather |
| Cameron Highlands in may | very bad weather |
| Teluk Intan in may | good weather |
| Gua Musang in may | tolerable weather |
| Sungai Besar in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Penang in may:
Weather data for Penang for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Penang. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Penang can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Penang.