What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in December?

In December, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 334 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 205 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in December

Penang is the better pick in December — 71 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang — December climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	36°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	334 mm	205 mm
Rainy days	29	20
Humidity	90%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	37	51

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in December — FAQ

Is December better in Kota Kinabalu or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in December — 71 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in December?: In December, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 334 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 205 mm.