George Town (Penang) (Penang) Weather
George Town (Penang) weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan and Feb.
George Town (Penang) current weather
George Town (Penang) now (local time 18:30)
28°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 81%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
24° – 31°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
George Town (Penang) 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌧️
31°
24°
💧99%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
30°
25°
💧99%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
30°
24°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
30°
25°
💧96%
Thu
10/8
🌧️
30°
24°
💧92%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
30°
25°
💧87%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
30°
25°
💧91%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
28°
25°
💧92%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
27°
24°
💧92%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
27°
25°
💧100%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
29°
25°
💧97%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
28°
25°
💧96%
Fri
10/16
⛈️
27°
25°
💧96%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
30°
25°
💧92%
Best time to visit George Town (Penang)
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in George Town (Penang) are Jan and Feb. The hottest month is March (average high 31°C) and the coldest is October (average low 25°C).
George Town (Penang) climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 30°C | 23°C | 118 mm | 84% | +10°C |
| FebBest | 31°C | 23°C | 67 mm | 81% | +9°C |
| Mar | 31°C | 24°C | 138 mm | 81% | +8°C |
| Apr | 31°C | 25°C | 182 mm | 82% | +5°C |
| May | 31°C | 26°C | 216 mm | 84% | +1°C |
| Jun | 30°C | 26°C | 150 mm | 84% | -1°C |
| Jul | 30°C | 25°C | 174 mm | 84% | -2°C |
| Aug | 30°C | 25°C | 200 mm | 84% | -2°C |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 249 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Oct | 30°C | 25°C | 311 mm | 86% | +1°C |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 317 mm | 86% | +5°C |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 233 mm | 86% | +8°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
George Town (Penang) weather month by month: what to wear
George Town (Penang) in OctoberThis month
October in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 311 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in November
November in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 317 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in December
December in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 233 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in JanuaryBest month
January in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C, around 118 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in FebruaryBest month
February in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C, around 67 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in March
March in George Town (Penang) is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 138 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in April
April in George Town (Penang) is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C, around 182 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in May
May in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 216 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in June
June in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 150 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in July
July in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 174 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in August
August in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 200 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
George Town (Penang) in September
September in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 249 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit George Town (Penang)?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in George Town (Penang) are Jan and Feb. The hottest month is March (average high 31°C) and the coldest is October (average low 25°C).
›What's the weather like in George Town (Penang) in October, and what should I wear?
October in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 311 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in George Town (Penang) in November, and what should I wear?
November in George Town (Penang) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 317 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in George Town (Penang)?
George Town (Penang) is wettest in November, with about 317 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 67 mm.
›How cold does George Town (Penang) get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is October, averaging 30°C by day and 25°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: October.