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Penang in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Penang in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Penang in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 298 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
298 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Penang has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Penang in October

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

The temperature in October 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 down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +90°F.

Is Penang warm or cold in October?

Penang is typically warm in October.

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

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

October is one of the coolest months in Penang, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Penang in October

Penang weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+73°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
216 mm298 mm280 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%83%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
111
Rainy days
111110
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 216 mm to 298 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Penang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 546 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 131 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Penang, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Penang?

This is the weather in Penang in October 2023:
1 October
🌫️
+91°F
2 October
🌧️
+89°F
3 October
☀️
+86°F
4 October
🌧️
+86°F
5 October
🌧️
+89°F
6 October
🌧️
+87°F
7 October
☀️
+87°F
8 October
☀️
+89°F
9 October
☀️
+89°F
10 October
🌧️
+89°F
11 October
🌧️
+87°F
12 October
🌧️
+87°F
13 October
🌧️
+87°F
14 October
🌧️
+87°F
15 October
🌧️
+87°F
16 October
🌧️
+86°F
17 October
🌧️
+84°F
18 October
☀️
+87°F
19 October
☀️
+87°F
20 October
🌧️
+87°F
21 October
🌧️
+86°F
22 October
🌧️
+87°F
23 October
☀️
+89°F
24 October
🌧️
+87°F
25 October
☀️
+87°F
26 October
🌧️
+88°F
27 October
☀️
+88°F
28 October
🌧️
+87°F
29 October
🌧️
+87°F
30 October
☀️
+89°F
31 October
☀️
+89°F
In October 2023 Penang had 11 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Penang?

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

Can you sunbathe in Penang in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Penang in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Penang in October, 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.