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.

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 Penang — March climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	41°C	38°C
Avg high / low	34° / 24°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	243 mm	149 mm
Rainy days	25	21
Humidity	84%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	131	74

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

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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.