Month guide · Penang · Malaysia
Penang in June
What June is really like in Penang: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: HundenvonPenang, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Showery but with plenty of sunshine; durian season in Balik Pulau usually runs from about June to August, and Malaysian school holidays bring local tourists.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 6th-warmest month in Penang: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with May (32°C (90°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:32
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Hot season (April–May). The hottest, most humid period, with afternoon thunderstorms building and Wesak Day processions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Durian season in Balik Pulau (usually June–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · George Town Heritage Zone
Clan Jetties
Along Weld Quay, Chinese clan communities built wooden houses on stilts over the water in the 19th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
Street · George Town Heritage Zone
George Town street art
Start early in the morning before tour groups queue for photos at the best-known murals.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · George Town Heritage Zone
Fort Cornwallis
The star-shaped fort marks the spot where Francis Light of the British East India Company landed in 1786.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
Nature · Teluk Bahang
Penang National Park
Start early to beat the heat, register at the entrance, carry plenty of water, and arrange a boat back if you walk out.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Free
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Penang.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Penang?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Penang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Penang?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showery but with plenty of sunshine; durian season in Balik Pulau usually runs from about June to August, and Malaysian school holidays bring local tourists.
+How warm is Penang in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Penang in June?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.