George Town, Penang weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Fair
Best time to visit: June, September – February
What is the weather like in George Town, Penang in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 42 | 38 |
| Day | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 30° |
| Sun | 7 h | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 21 | 18 | 24 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min07:34 – 19:31
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on average
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %4 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
George Town, Penang in February: quick answers
Is George Town, Penang hot in February?
Yes. In February, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in George Town, Penang in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in George Town, Penang in February?
It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 137 mm.
George Town, Penang month by month
The whole year in George Town, PenangAll destinations: Malaysia
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)