Climate Insights for George Town

North-East, Penang, Malaysia

Hottest
March
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
26°C low78°F low
Wettest
November
391 mm rain15.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in George Town is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,542 mm of precipitation falls per year. George Town receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. George Town sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in George Town is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 100.1 in of precipitation falls per year. George Town receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. George Town sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°FebMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°MarMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°F
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George Town has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.George Town has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 105mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 138mmAprPrecipitation: 220mmMayPrecipitation: 285mmJunPrecipitation: 182mmJulPrecipitation: 137mmAugPrecipitation: 231mmSepPrecipitation: 254mmOctPrecipitation: 328mmNovPrecipitation: 391mmDecPrecipitation: 181mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.1inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 8.7inMayPrecipitation: 11.2inJunPrecipitation: 7.2inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inAugPrecipitation: 9.1inSepPrecipitation: 10inOctPrecipitation: 12.9inNovPrecipitation: 15.4inDecPrecipitation: 7.1in
Precipitation

George Town is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,542 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 212 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 391 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 88 mm. That's 303 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.George Town is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.4 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.5 in. That's 11.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

George Town is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.George Town is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for George Town based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for George Town based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h5 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
328 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
391 mm15.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in