George Town, Penang at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 2,617 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in George Town, Penang
George Town, Penang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while November is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, George Town, Penang is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June, September – February
What is the weather like in George Town, Penang in October?
In October, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 342 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min07:04 – 19:04
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 91 %on average
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in George Town, Penang
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in George Town, Penang ranges from 29.1 °C in January to 30.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in March. In June and from September to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.0 and 31.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.4° | 29.1° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.2° | 29.6° | 30.8° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.5° | 30.0° | 31.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.5° | 30.1° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.3° | 29.7° | 30.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.3° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.4° | 28.7° | 30.0° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in George Town, Penang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in George Town, Penang, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in George Town, Penang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, George Town, Penang has about 28 rainy days with 342 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 30° | 23° | 29.1° | 6.5 h | 21 | 167 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 31° | 24° | 29.4° | 7.4 h | 18 | 137 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 7.1 h | 24 | 205 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 31° | 25° | 30.2° | 6.6 h | 28 | 245 |
| MayMay | 38 | 31° | 25° | 30.5° | 6.0 h | 26 | 216 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 30° | 25° | 30.5° | 6.3 h | 20 | 136 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 30° | 25° | 30.3° | 6.2 h | 18 | 125 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 30° | 25° | 30.2° | 5.8 h | 22 | 178 |
| SeptemberSep | 41 | 30° | 24° | 29.8° | 5.4 h | 25 | 224 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 29° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.8 h | 28 | 342 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 29° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.0 h | 28 | 376 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 29° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.5 h | 24 | 266 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
5.41° N, 100.34° E · 14 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Best time to visit George Town, Penang
The best time to visit George Town, Penang is in June and from September to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 30.5 °C. The wettest month is November with 376 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in George Town, Penang for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
George Town, Penang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In January, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 167 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in January42February31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In February, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 137 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in February38March31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In March, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 205 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in March39April31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In April, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 245 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in April38May31° · Sea 31° · 6 h
In May, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 216 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in May40June30° · Sea 31° · 6 h
In June, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in June39July30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 125 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in July39August30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In August, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in August41September30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In September, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 224 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in September42October29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 342 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in October44November29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 376 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in November45December29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 266 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in George Town, Penang.
George Town, Penang in DecemberPlanning a trip to George Town, Penang
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 55 min
- Distance
- 10,280 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about George Town, Penang
When is the best time to visit George Town, Penang?
The best time to visit George Town, Penang is in June and from September to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in George Town, Penang?
The sea temperature in George Town, Penang ranges from 29.1 °C in January to 30.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in George Town, Penang in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in George Town, Penang?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. November is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in George Town, Penang?
The wettest month is November with 376 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 125 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does George Town, Penang get?
George Town, Penang gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.4 hours a day; in October there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is George Town, Penang in?
George Town, Penang uses the time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to George Town, Penang?
A nonstop flight from London to George Town, Penang takes about 12 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,280 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Near George Town, Penang
Other destinations close by.