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Cheap flights to Penang
George Town's street art and hawker food, in a UNESCO-listed heritage town.
- Best weather
- Jul, Dec to Feb
- Warmest
- Mar, 33°C
- Airport
- PEN
Best time to visit Penang
The best time to visit Penang for the weather is in July and from December to February, when daytime highs average 31 to 32°C (88 to 90°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in October (about 18 rainy days) and the least in January.
The warmest month is March, with highs around 33°C (91°F); the coolest is October, at around 31°C (88°F) by day and 24°C (76°F) at night.
Penang weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 7 rainy days | Hot and dry |
| February Best | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 76°F | 6 rainy days | Hot and dry |
| March | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 77°F | 10 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| April | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 14 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| May | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 78°F | 13 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| June | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 10 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| July Best | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 77°F | 10 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| August | 31°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 13 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| September | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 76°F | 16 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| October | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 76°F | 18 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| November | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 76°F | 16 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| December Best | 31°C 88°F | 25°C 76°F | 11 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
Long-term averages from George Town (Penang International Airport), 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Penang
Farepop finds fares to Penang International Airport (PEN). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 4,500 km · about 6 hours non-stop Adelaide 6,000 km · about 8 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 8,800 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop Auckland 9,000 km · about 12 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 8,000 mi · about 16.5 hours non-stop San Francisco 8,400 mi · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 12,600 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop Calgary 12,900 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 6,400 mi · about 13.5 hours non-stop Newcastle 6,400 mi · about 13.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 8,400 km · about 11 hours non-stop Helsinki 8,700 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Penang
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Penang: questions
When is the best time to visit Penang?
For the weather, in July and from December to February, when daytime highs average around 32°C. These are long-term averages from George Town (Penang International Airport), 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in Penang?
Penang has no distinct wet season. October is usually the wettest month, with about 18 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Penang?
Farepop finds fares to Penang International Airport (PEN).
How can I find cheap flights to Penang?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Penang costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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