Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Penang
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 24 wet days this month.
77%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
64%December Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 86°.
HotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
3 mphDecember Calm
Sea temperature
84°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 89°F
Rain20%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday87°F
Feels 96°F
Rain48%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 95°F
Rain67%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 91°F
Rain52%
Cloud87%
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