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Penang in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Still wet with frequent storms, but hotel prices are low and the city is quiet.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 11th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 19:00
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Southwest monsoon (June–August). Mixed sunshine and showers, durian season, school-holiday crowds and possible haze from regional fires.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Deepavali celebrations (some years)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Gurney Drive and Pulau Tikus
Penang Botanic Gardens
Visit in the early morning; keep food out of sight of the macaques, which snatch bags.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Garden · Teluk Bahang
Tropical Spice Garden
A landscaped hillside garden on the north coast road with hundreds of tropical plants, including nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, linked to Penang's spice-trade history.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Food
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · George Town Heritage Zone
Little India
Eat a banana-leaf rice lunch and finish with a teh tarik from a mamak stall.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
Gallery · George Town Heritage Zone
Hin Bus Depot
A former bus depot on Jalan Gurdwara turned into an arts space with rotating exhibitions, murals, small cafés and studios.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Penang.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 18 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 November a good time to visit Penang?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 November a good time to visit Penang?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wet with frequent storms, but hotel prices are low and the city is quiet.
+How warm is Penang in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Penang in November?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.