Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Weather

Pulau Pinang,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
30°C
86.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 38 °C

Temperature: 30°C

Cloud: 57%

Humidity: 73%

Wind: NNW - 4 km/h

Visibility: 12.32 km

Weather forecast

Sat
24 Oct
23°C / 26°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Sun
25 Oct
23°C / 24°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Mon
26 Oct
23°C / 29°C
Moderate Drizzle
Tue
27 Oct
24°C / 29°C
Slight Rain Showers
Wed
28 Oct
24°C / 29°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
04:00 AM
25° / 30°
25° / 30°
Drizzle
73% 19 km/h
05:00 AM
25° / 31°
25° / 31°
Drizzle
70% 22 km/h
06:00 AM
25° / 31°
25° / 31°
Overcast
70% 22 km/h
07:00 AM
24° / 30°
24° / 30°
Drizzle
70% 21 km/h
08:00 AM
25° / 29°
25° / 29°
Drizzle
75% 18 km/h
09:00 AM
25° / 29°
25° / 29°
Overcast
78% 24 km/h
10:00 AM
25° / 28°
25° / 28°
Drizzle
82% 24 km/h
11:00 AM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Drizzle
87% 17 km/h
12:00 PM
25° / 26°
25° / 26°
Slight Rain Showers
98% 9 km/h
13:00 PM
25° / 26°
25° / 26°
Drizzle
98% 9 km/h
14:00 PM
25° / 25°
25° / 25°
Drizzle
99% 15 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 29.2°C
  • Average low 23.43°C
  • Hottest day 32°C (08 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (05 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 86.97%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 82 mm (24 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 31°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 4 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Pulau Pinang over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Pulau Pinang in the coming days

Rainfall in Pulau Pinang in the coming days

Pulau Pinang Climate Summary

Pulau Pinang features a Tropical rainforest (Köppen classification: Af), with an average annual temperature of 28.51ºC (83.32ºF), which is about 0.23% higher than the national average for Malaysia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 56.99 millimeters (2.24 inches) of rainfall, spread across 187.82 rainy days, accounting for 51.46% of the year.

Longitude 5.4141307
Latitude 100.3287506
Yearly high temperature 30.86ºC (87.55ºF)
Yearly low temperature 25.07ºC (77.13ºF)
Hottest month March 31.33ºC (88.39ºF)
Coldest month October 25.16ºC (77.29ºF)
Yearly precip 56.99mm (2.24in)
Days with rainfall 187.82 days (51.46%)
Driest month February (76.16%)
Wettest month November (80.6%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 30.31° / 24.04° 12.73 days
February 31.17° / 24.2° 9.73 days
March 31.33° / 25.19° 13.82 days
April 31.33° / 25.87° 19.36 days
May 31.55° / 26.06° 17.64 days
June 31.46° / 25.45° 12.18 days
July 31.17° / 25.13° 13.0 days
August 31.15° / 25.23° 15.91 days
September 30.58° / 25.12° 17.36 days
October 30.47° / 25.16° 18.27 days
November 30.01° / 24.95° 20.91 days
December 29.84° / 24.4° 16.91 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Pulau Pinang?

March has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.33ºC) and October are the coolest (daily mean of 25.16ºC).

2. What should I wear in Pulau Pinang today?

For today's very hot weather in Pulau Pinang, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers

Temperature

Early
25°C / 29°C
Morning
25°C / 29°C
Afternoon
24°C / 24°C
Evening
23°C / 24°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 447
  • CO 1,022
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 4
  • O3 134
  • PM10 15
  • PM25 13
  • SO2 6
  • CH4 1,471

Sunrise / Sunset

23:04
11:01