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

In September, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 237 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in September

Penang is the better pick in September — 68 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang — September climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	39°C	36°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	256 mm	237 mm
Rainy days	24	26
Humidity	85%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	44	63

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in September — FAQ

Is September better in Kota Kinabalu or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in September — 68 vs 53 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 September?: In September, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 256 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 237 mm.