What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in October?

In October, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 277 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 312 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in October

Penang is the better pick in October — 61 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang — October climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Penang
Comfort score	49/100 (F)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	277 mm	312 mm
Rainy days	24	28
Humidity	85%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	111	46

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in October — FAQ

Is October better in Kuala Lumpur or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in October — 61 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in October?: In October, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 277 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 312 mm.