Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in September

Penang is the better pick in September — 68 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs PenangSeptember climate, side by side

Kuala LumpurPenang
Comfort score54/100 (D)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high38°C36°C
Avg high / low32° / 24°30° / 24°
Rainfall232 mm237 mm
Rainy days2526
Humidity85%83%
Air quality (AQI)11563

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in September — FAQ

Is September better in Kuala Lumpur or Penang?
Penang is the better pick in September — 68 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in September?
In September, Kuala Lumpur averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 232 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 237 mm.