Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical November high
Typical range
Penang
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Penang is usually most comfortable in January and February. Typical daytime highs range from 88–91°F across the year. Rain is frequent in many months.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
76–91°F
Rain
24 days/mo
Sunshine
6.8 h/day
Air feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 28 wet days, the highest monthly average.
93%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.1 hNovember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
77%November Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In November, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 87°.
HotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
10%November Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in November.
3 mphNovember Calm
Sea temperature
85°FNovember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical November day
November late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 90°F
Rain31%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday87°F
Feels 96°F
Rain70%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 95°F
Rain84%
Cloud93%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 91°F
Rain70%
Cloud95%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 76 | 6.5 | 21 | 8.0 | 81 | 83 |
| Feb | 90 | 76 | 5.4 | 18 | 8.3 | 79 | 84 |
| Mar | 91 | 77 | 8.1 | 24 | 7.6 | 80 | 85 |
| Apr | 91 | 77 | 9.6 | 28 | 7.5 | 82 | 86 |
| May | 91 | 78 | 8.5 | 26 | 6.6 | 82 | 87 |
| Jun | 90 | 77 | 5.4 | 20 | 6.7 | 80 | 86 |
| Jul | 90 | 77 | 4.9 | 18 | 6.6 | 79 | 86 |
| Aug | 90 | 77 | 7.0 | 22 | 6.1 | 80 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 76 | 8.8 | 25 | 5.4 | 83 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 76 | 13.5 | 28 | 5.5 | 85 | 85 |
| Nov | 88 | 76 | 14.8 | 28 | 6.1 | 86 | 85 |
| Dec | 88 | 76 | 10.4 | 24 | 6.7 | 84 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 13, 2026
Data & methodology