Climate of Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Butterworth (Penang, Malaysia). Population approximately 821,652.
Located in Penang, Malaysia, Butterworth has a tropical climate. Population approximately 821,652. Monthly average temperatures range from 27.4°C / 81.3°F in September to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March, with rainfall varying from 91 mm / 3.6 in (February) to 394 mm / 15.5 in (October) — about 2537 mm / 99.9 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Butterworth's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7°C81.9°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 28.2°C82.8°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.1°C82.6°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.7°C81.9°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.4°C81.3°F | 305 mm12″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.5°C81.5°F | 394 mm15.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 290 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.5°C81.5°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Butterworth?
Butterworth does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Butterworth's warmest month is March at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 91 mm / 3.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Butterworth?
Butterworth, in Penang, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27.4°C / 81.3°F in September to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2537 mm / 99.9 in, with the wettest month being October (394 mm / 15.5 in) and the driest February (91 mm / 3.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Butterworth in March?
The average temperature in Butterworth in March is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 153 mm / 6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Butterworth?
The driest month in Butterworth is February, with about 91 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Butterworth?
The wettest month in Butterworth is October, with approximately 394 mm / 15.5 in of average monthly rainfall.