Penang weather in August
August in Penang: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Penang · #364 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Penang climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 187 mm / 7.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Penang in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Penang?
- August in Penang: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Penang on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Penang in August?
- In August, Penang averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 186.6 mm of rain over roughly 23.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Penang in August?
- Penang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in August.