Best Time to Visit George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to George Town.
George Town does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (March, 28.1°C / 82.6°F) and driest (February, 93 mm / 3.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–July and December–April; the wetter half falls in May and August–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in September to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in March, with rainfall from 93 mm / 3.7 in (February) to 390 mm / 15.4 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at George Town, Penang, Malaysia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. George Town's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 27.9°C82.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| January | 27.4°C81.3°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
No month at George Town matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit George Town?
George Town doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~93 mm / 3.7 in) and March (warmest, 28.1°C / 82.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Malaysia's national average.
When is the rainy season in George Town?
The rainy season at George Town, Penang runs through May and August–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 215 mm / 8.5 in. The wettest single month is October (390 mm / 15.4 in).
What is the driest month in George Town?
The driest month in George Town is February, averaging about 93 mm / 3.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting George Town?
The least comfortable months for travel to George Town — based on point-value climate at the city — are August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 390 mm / 15.4 in in October, and the coldest month averages 27°C / 80.6°F.
Is George Town climate different from Malaysia overall?
Yes, usually. Our George Town figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Malaysia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects George Town specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.