May · Malaysia
Best time to visit George Town Penang in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in George Town Penang in May
Average temperature 28°C, 232 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.3/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 232 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in George Town Penang scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 232 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
George Town packs Peranakan shophouses, street art and hawker food into a UNESCO-listed Penang port.
May in George Town Penang — the hardest end of the year
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.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in George Town Penang in May?
- In May, George Town Penang averages 28°C, 232 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit George Town Penang?
- May earns a 3.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in George Town Penang in May?
- Expect about 232 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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