Climate of George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Point-value climate at George Town (Penang, Malaysia). Population approximately 2,500,000.
Located in Penang, Malaysia, George Town has a tropical climate. Population approximately 2,500,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in September to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in March, with rainfall varying from 93 mm / 3.7 in (February) to 390 mm / 15.4 in (October) — about 2575 mm / 101.4 in across the year. George Town is the capital of Penang. These are point-value climate normals sampled at George Town's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4°C81.3°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.9°C82.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 28°C82.4°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 313 mm12.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 390 mm15.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.1°C80.8°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.2°C81°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit George Town?
George Town does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. George Town's warmest month is March at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 93 mm / 3.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of George Town?
George Town, in Penang, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27°C / 80.6°F in September to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2575 mm / 101.4 in, with the wettest month being October (390 mm / 15.4 in) and the driest February (93 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the average temperature in George Town in March?
The average temperature in George Town in March is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 147 mm / 5.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in George Town?
The driest month in George Town is February, with about 93 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
When is the wettest month in George Town?
The wettest month in George Town is October, with approximately 390 mm / 15.4 in of average monthly rainfall.