City break

George Town, Penang weather in June

Temperature, sea and sunshine in June: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in June

Fair

Best time to visit: June, September – February

Air temperature30°CNight 25°
Sea temperature30.5°Cvery warm
Sunshine6hrs / dayof 12.4 h daylight
Rainy days20days / month136 mm

What is the weather like in George Town, Penang in June?

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.

June compared

How the weather changes from May to July. Tap a month to open it.

MayMayJuneJunJulyJul
Score384039
Day31°30°30°
Night25°25°25°
Sea31°31°30°
Sun6 h6 h6 h
Rain days262018

More details for June

Daylight
12 h 26 min07:06 – 19:32
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
84 %on average
Hot days
20 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • 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 June

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

George Town, Penang in June: quick answers

Is George Town, Penang hot in June?

Yes. In June, George Town, Penang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in George Town, Penang in June?

Yes. In June the sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in George Town, Penang in June?

It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 136 mm.

George Town, Penang month by month

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)