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Penang in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Penang in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Penang in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Penang in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 183 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
183 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Penang has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Penang in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Penang for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.

Is Penang warm or cold in December?

Penang is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Penang:

Climate in Penang in December

Penang weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+72°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
280 mm183 mm97 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%79%75%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
011
Cloudy days
134
Rainy days
101517
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 280 mm to 183 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 79%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 0 to 1.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Penang in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Penang is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Penang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 253 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Penang wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 298 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Penang?

This is the weather in Penang in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+89°F
2 December
🌧️
+86°F
3 December
🌧️
+85°F
4 December
🌧️
+89°F
5 December
☀️
+87°F
6 December
☀️
+90°F
7 December
🌧️
+87°F
8 December
☀️
+89°F
9 December
☀️
+90°F
10 December
☀️
+89°F
11 December
☀️
+90°F
12 December
🌧️
+87°F
13 December
☀️
+87°F
14 December
🌧️
+83°F
15 December
🌧️
+84°F
16 December
☀️
+87°F
17 December
☀️
+89°F
18 December
☀️
+89°F
19 December
☀️
+89°F
20 December
☀️
+91°F
21 December
☀️
+91°F
22 December
☀️
+91°F
23 December
🌧️
+87°F
24 December
🌧️
+83°F
25 December
🌧️
+84°F
26 December
🌧️
+86°F
27 December
☀️
+88°F
28 December
☀️
+86°F
29 December
☀️
+87°F
30 December
🌧️
+87°F
31 December
☀️
+89°F
In December 2023 Penang had 18 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Penang climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Penang in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+86°F) and the highest in 2019 (+89°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 1358 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3959 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Penang in December:

Is December a good time to visit Penang?

It’s always a good time to visit Penang, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Penang in December?

December is warm in Penang. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Penang rainy in December?

Penang is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Penang in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Penang in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Malaysia

Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.

Monthly weather in Penang

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Penang, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.