Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Weather

Pulau Pinang,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 33 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 63%

Humidity: 89%

Wind: W - 3 km/h

Visibility: 12.46 km

Weather forecast

Mon
07 Sep
25°C / 31°C
Drizzle
Tue
08 Sep
25°C / 30°C
Slight Rain Showers
Wed
09 Sep
25°C / 31°C
Moderate Drizzle
Thu
10 Sep
25°C / 29°C
Moderate Drizzle
Fri
11 Sep
24°C / 30°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Hourly forecast today:
13:00 PM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
89% 11 km/h
14:00 PM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
91% 9 km/h
15:00 PM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Mainly Clear
90% 10 km/h
16:00 PM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
89% 9 km/h
17:00 PM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
88% 9 km/h
18:00 PM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Mainly Clear
87% 9 km/h
19:00 PM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Mainly Clear
86% 8 km/h
20:00 PM
24° / 26°
24° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
88% 8 km/h
21:00 PM
24° / 26°
24° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
92% 6 km/h
22:00 PM
25° / 25°
25° / 25°
Overcast
97% 8 km/h
23:00 PM
25° / 25°
25° / 25°
Overcast
99% 11 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 29.8°C
  • Average low 24.23°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (22 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (20 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 81.37%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 63 mm (14 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 31°C
  • Min: 25°C
  • Total Precipitation: 2 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 31ºC (87.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- UV-blocking sunglasses

Temperature

Early
24°C / 28°C
Morning
24°C / 30°C
Afternoon
25°C / 27°C
Evening
24°C / 26°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 470
  • CO 543
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 13
  • O3 73
  • PM10 20
  • PM25 17
  • SO2 7
  • CH4 1,393

Sunrise / Sunset

23:11
11:22