SeasonMapPenang vs Raja Ampat: which is better, month by month
Penang beats Raja Ampat in 7 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (84 vs 67) — while Raja Ampat wins October to November; they are within 3 points in May, September and December.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Penang vs Raja Ampat — all 12 months
| Month | Penang | Raja Ampat | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | 67Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Penang | 17 |
| February | 87Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | 75Bsweltering, soaked, clean air | Penang | 12 |
| March | 80Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | 68Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Penang | 12 |
| April | 73Bsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 67Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Penang | 6 |
| May | 65Csweltering, soaked, muggy air | 68Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| June | 78Bsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 66Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Penang | 12 |
| July | 82Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | 65Chot, soaked, clean air | Penang | 17 |
| August | 74Bsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 67Chot, soaked, clean air | Penang | 7 |
| September | 68Csweltering, soaked, muggy air | 71Bsweltering, soaked, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| October | 61Csweltering, soaked, clean air | 68Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Raja Ampat | 7 |
| November | 57Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | 72Bsweltering, soaked, clean air | Raja Ampat | 15 |
| December | 71Bsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 68Csweltering, soaked, clean air | Tie | 3 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (84 vs 67). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.