Penang weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Penang, Malaysia. Like most weather services, we show Penang at one spot: Paya Terubong, its largest city. At 8:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 26°C (78°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 29%
- Rain
- 0.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–FebOff season May, Sep–Nov
About Paya Terubong weather
Is it raining in Paya Terubong right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 26° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Paya Terubong this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Paya Terubong lately?
In the past 7 days, Paya Terubong had 7 rainy days and 145.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Paya Terubong?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Penang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Penang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Penang is Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in October to 30°C (85°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Penang?
October is the wettest month, with about 303 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Penang?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Paya Terubong), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Penang
Weather can differ a lot within Penang: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paya Terubong | Jan–Feb | Apr–Dec | 29–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Bukit Mertajam | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| George Town | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Kampung Sungai Ara | Jan–Feb | Apr–Dec | 29–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Tasek Glugor | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Bayan Lepas | Jan–Feb | Apr–Dec | 29–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Butterworth | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Val Dor | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Perai | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Jelutong | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
| Bukit Tengah | Jan–Mar | Apr–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,355 mm |
Cities and towns in Penang
- Paya Terubong
- Bukit Mertajam
- George Town
- Kampung Sungai Glugur
- Kampung Sungai Ara
- Tasek Glugor
- Bayan Lepas
- Butterworth
- Val Dor
- Perai
- Jelutong
- Bukit Tengah
- Nibong Tebal
- Jawi
- Sungai Dua
- Kubang Semang
- Permatang Kuching
- Balik Pulau
- Bukit Tambun
- Kampung Teluk Kumbar
- Batu Feringgi
- Sungai Jawi
- Kampung Teluk Air Tawar
- Relau
- Glugor
- Bukit Gemuroh
- Kepala Batas
- Ayer Itam