Penang weather in May 2024

Expect 88°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Penang in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Penang in May before you book your next holiday to Malaysia in 2024/2025.

88
88°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
18
18 days with some rainfall
73
73°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
10.2
10.2 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
86
86°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Malaysia (Penang) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Penang in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 88°F in Penang in May with very high heat and humidity, falling to 73°F at night.

How sunny is it in Penang in May?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Penang in May - that's 53% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Penang in May?

The average sea temperature around Penang in May is 86°F.

Does it rain in Penang in May?

There are usually 18 days with some rain in Penang in May and the average monthly rainfall is 10.2 inches.

Penang May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Penang in May 2024. Select a month to view Penang sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	07:06	19:25
Thursday, 16th May 2024	07:04	19:26
Friday, 31st May 2024	07:04	19:29

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