What is the weather like in Penang vs Perhentian Islands in January?

In January, Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 27°C high / 24°C low with about 211 mm.

Penang vs Perhentian Islands in January

Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Perhentian Islands is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Penang vs Perhentian Islands — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Penang	🇲🇾 Perhentian Islands
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	31°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	27° / 24°
Rainfall	113 mm	211 mm
Rainy days	17	20
Humidity	80%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	62	55

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

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Penang vs Perhentian Islands in January — FAQ

Is January better in Penang or Perhentian Islands?: Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Perhentian Islands is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Penang vs Perhentian Islands in January?: In January, Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 27°C high / 24°C low with about 211 mm.