Penang weather in January

January in Penang: hot, a little rain, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Penang · #87 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Penang climate normals — January

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall63 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)62🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Penang in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Penang?
January in Penang: hot, a little rain, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Penang on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Penang in January?
In January, Penang averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 24°C, with about 62.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Penang in January?
Penang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in January.

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