Weather radar Penang
Real-time precipitation radar · Penang · Malaysia
Penang climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Penang shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.4° | 30.2° | 30.3° | 30° | 30.1° | 29.9° | 29.8° | 29.7° | 29.2° | 28.9° | 28.8° | 29° |
| Avg low (°C) | 24.6° | 24.8° | 25.2° | 25.4° | 25.7° | 25.7° | 25.5° | 25.3° | 25° | 24.8° | 24.7° | 24.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 121 | 100 | 188 | 247 | 249 | 164 | 160 | 215 | 271 | 357 | 334 | 202 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 21 |
| Sunshine hours | 299 | 290 | 307 | 289 | 288 | 286 | 291 | 289 | 261 | 250 | 239 | 262 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Penang
The best time to visit Penang is typically February. In this month the average high is 30.2°C, precipitation is 100 mm and sunshine duration is 290 hours. The annual average high is 29.6°C, total annual precipitation is 2608 mm (277 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3351 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Penang
How up to date is the weather radar for Penang?
The weather radar for Penang is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Penang?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Penang: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Penang?
The thunderstorm potential for Penang is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Penang.
What is the climate like in Penang?
Penang has an annual average high of 29.6°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 30.3°C), the coldest January (avg low 24.6°C). The wettest month is October with 357 mm, the driest February with 100 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2608 mm (277 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3351 hours.
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