Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in March

Penang is the better pick in March — 80 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs PenangMarch climate, side by side

Kuala LumpurPenang
Comfort score51/100 (D)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high41°C38°C
Avg high / low34° / 24°32° / 25°
Rainfall243 mm149 mm
Rainy days2521
Humidity84%80%
Air quality (AQI)13174

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in March — FAQ

Is March better in Kuala Lumpur or Penang?
Penang is the better pick in March — 80 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in March?
In March, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 24°C low with about 243 mm of rain; Penang averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 149 mm.