Month guide · Penang · Malaysia
Penang in February
What February is really like in Penang: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pangalau, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Penang. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. The driest month on average; Chinese New Year celebrations can continue into February, with Chap Goh Meh on the 15th day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Penang: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (32°C (90°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:34
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Wet season (September–November). The rainiest stretch, with heavy storms most afternoons, the Mid-Autumn Festival and Deepavali, and the lowest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Chap Goh Meh — oranges thrown into the sea at Gurney Drive (15th day of Chinese New Year)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · George Town Heritage Zone
Khoo Kongsi
The clan house of the Khoo family, rebuilt in its present form in 1906, is the most elaborate in Malaysia: a temple hall of gilded carvings, painted beams and stone sculpture set in a hidden square of row houses, entered through narrow alleys off Lebuh Cannon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Architecture · George Town Heritage Zone
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)
Join a guided tour; the stories of the family and the restoration make the visit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- Couples
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Museum · George Town Heritage Zone
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
A green mansion built for the Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Quee in the late 19th century, filled with more than 1,000 antiques showing the lavish style of the Straits Chinese (Peranakan): carved gilded screens, beaded slippers, jewellery and porcelain.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Art
Street · George Town Heritage Zone
Street of Harmony
Dress modestly so you can step inside the places of worship; the mosque provides robes for visitors outside prayer times.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Penang.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Penang?
One of the best months to visit Penang, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and December–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Penang?
It is one of the best months to visit Penang. The driest month on average; Chinese New Year celebrations can continue into February, with Chap Goh Meh on the 15th day.
+How warm is Penang in February?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Penang in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.