Climate Insights for George Town
North-East, Penang, Malaysia
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
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
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
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.