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George Town Penang

Days in February average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

149 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

March averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 128 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Days in April average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

183 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in George Town Penang — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

May averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

232 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

Days in June average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 209 mm, but with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in George Town Penang — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

Days in July average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

190 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in George Town Penang — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

August averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

240 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

294 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

Days in October average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 292 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in George Town Penang — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

Days in November average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 473 mm: only about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in George Town Penang — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

December averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

300 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? January scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.