12:27 EDT. A climate analysis for Malaysia incl. RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus is a medical university in George Town, with teaching hospitals in Penang and Perak. These hospitals have also helped Penang to emerge as the centre of Medical tourism in Malaysia. In tropical and monsoon climates, the amounts may be underestimated. Please also visit Penang Historical Weather, Weather widget and Weather Charts pages. Aside from the Penang International Airport, Swettenham Pier, conveniently located within the heart of George Town, has emerged as one of the major tourist entry points into the state. [citation needed], Whilst Penang has historically been regarded as a predominantly Chinese state, in recent years, the proportion of Bumiputeras within the state, which include ethnic Malays and East Malaysian indigenous races, has reached parity with that of the Chinese. In Seberang Perai, the major ring roads and expressways include the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) and the Butterworth–Kulim Expressway. The nation's first newspaper was founded in the city – the Prince of Wales Island Gazette in 1806. Free cancellation, USD [citation needed], Aside from the colonial era architecture, Penang Island contains most of the skyscrapers within Penang, with the state's tallest buildings all located within the island. Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. Meanwhile, the Siamese and the Burmese have also left a visible impact on certain landmarks within the city, such as Wat Chaiyamangkalaram, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple and Kek Lok Si. Apr: 51.14: Chance of … [251], Meanwhile, the only rail-based transportation system within Penang is the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway to the peak of Penang Hill. The lands and district office in each district deals with land administration and revenue; thus it differs from the local governments (city council) which oversee the provision and maintenance of urban infrastructure. On average, 16 days of the month will receive rainfall. [citation needed], As a popular destination for expatriates, George Town contains a number of international schools as well, such as Uplands International School, Dalat International School, Tenby International School and Hua Xia International School. Chance of humid day 100%. Although Penang Island had been designated as a fortress, Penang fell to the Imperial Japanese Army on 19 December 1941, after suffering devastating aerial attacks. 210 The tallest skyscrapers in George Town, and by extension, Penang, include the Komtar Tower, Setia V, Gurney Paragon and Arte S.[citation needed], George Town, popularly regarded as the food capital of Malaysia, is renowned for its good and varied cuisine which incorporates Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, Thai and European influences. [87] The zone, regarded by many as the Silicon Valley of the East, proved instrumental in reversing Penang's economic slump and led to the state's rapid economic growth until the late 1990s. [265], The airport is also a hub for two Malaysian low-cost carriers - AirAsia and Firefly. [201] The Port's strategic location enabled it to service not just northern Malaysia, but also southern Thailand. About 2458 mm | 96.8 inch of precipitation falls annually. [242] This version of the international listings magazine is published in three versions - a yearly guide, a website and a mobile app. [200][225][226] According to Time Magazine in 2004, "nowhere else can such great tasting food be so cheap," whilst Robin Barton of the Lonely Planet described George Town as the culinary epicentre of the many cultures that arrived after it was set up as a trading port in 1786, from Malays to Indians, Acehenese to Chinese, Burmese to Thais. [244] The Penang-centric newspaper focuses on the current issues within Penang. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. [49] The last known native Jew died in 2011, rendering the centuries-old Jewish community in Penang effectively extinct. Each district is headed by a district officer. Bon Odori is celebrated yearly by the Japanese in George Town, while St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest, traditionally celebrated by the Irish and the Germans respectively, have also been gaining popularity amongst the locals. [276], Among the national and international sporting events that were hosted within Penang include the 2000 Sukma Games, the 2001 Southeast Asian Games and the 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship. PENANG GREEN AGENDA 2030 The Penang Green Agenda 2030. [219], Other museums in the city focus on religious and cultural aspects, as well as famous personalities, including the Penang Islamic Museum, Sun Yat-sen Museum, Batik Painting Museum, and Universiti Sains Malaysia Museum and Gallery. Europe America Asia Africa Australia Oceania. In 1805, Penang became a separate presidency of British India, sharing similar status with Bombay and Madras. Averages are for Butterworth Air Base, which is 5 miles from Penang. Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Penang in December 2020. November to January (24°C - 31°C) The months between November to January are considered best time to visit Penang. [222][223], Penang is home to a relatively wide variety of architectures, both historical and modern. Intended as a "new iconic waterfront destination for Penang", Phase 1 of the development is scheduled for completion by 2018. Choose one of the following to unlock Secret Prices and pay less on selected hotels. [209], Bangsawan, which was also developed in Penang, is a type of Malay theatre that incorporates Indian, Western, Islamic, Chinese and Indonesian influences. Rock & roll-themed hotel in Batu Ferringhi, Most Popular Kid Friendly Hotels in Penang, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang, Traditional English Afternoon Tea at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Private Penang Hill & High Tea at David Brown's Restaurant, Botanic Gardens & Tropical Spice Garden Tour, 10 Reasons To Stay At Hard Rock Hotel Penang, 5 Best Hotels Below USD100 in Batu Ferringhi. Humidity never really drops below 75% during the day and 65% during the night, with September and October the most humid months rising to the low 80's%. With a total land area of just 1,048 km2 (405 sq mi), Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia by land mass after Perlis. Penang Weather by Month 2020 What's it Like? As of 2017[update], Swettenham Pier recorded 1.35 million tourist arrivals, thereby surpassing Port Klang as the busiest cruise shipping terminal in Malaysia; the pier has also attracted some of the world's largest cruise liners, such as the RMS Queen Mary 2. [19][20], Penang Island was originally known by native seafarers as Pulau Ka-Satu, meaning The First Island, because it was the largest island encountered on the trading sea-route between Lingga and Kedah. [37][62][66], Due to the improved access to education, the active participation in municipal affairs by its Asian residents and substantial press freedom, George Town was perceived as being more intellectually receptive than Singapore. [168][178], In addition to these, a startup community has been growing within Penang, including the likes of Piktochart and DeliverEat. The diagram for Penang shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed. [267], Occasionally, the Port of Penang hosts warships as well, including those from Singapore, the United States and most recently, China. [169], The Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, now regarded as the Silicon Valley of the East, is the main electronics manufacturing hub within Malaysia. In December and March, rainfall is already around 150/160 mm (6/6.3 in) per month, and it's even higher from June to August, when it's around 200 mm (8 in) per month. [171], Aside from electronics and engineering manufacturing, Penang is Malaysia's main jewellery finishing hub, contributing 85% of the nation's gold and jewellery exports as of 2016[update]. The rainiest months are: november, september and october. [citation needed], Since the 1990s, Northam Road, along with Gurney Drive, has also emerged as the George Town's second Central Business District. Hide explanation. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec. All data correspond to the … [93], The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on Boxing Day of 2004 hit the western and northern coasts of Penang Island, claiming 52 lives (out of 68 in Malaysia).[94]. [136] George Town's Chinese populace includes the Peranakan, a hybrid ethnicity whose rich legacies can still be seen to this day in the form of distinctive architectures, costumes and cuisine. The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 9.6in of rainfall over 26 days. The head of state of Penang is the Governor (Malay: Yang di-Pertua Negeri), who is appointed by the King of Malaysia (Malay: Yang di-Pertuan Agong). Current weather in Penang and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days Though here is a month wise break-up of the weather so you can plan your trip better: November to January: This is the best time to go to Penang as the weather is very pleasant and conducive for sightseeing.Since this is the onset of Christmas and New Year this is the liveliest time of the year as bars and restaurants are full of people enjoying the festive season. Established in 1969 as Malaysia's second university, it was originally named Universiti Pulau Pinang (University of Penang). [58][59][60], Throughout the century, Penang's cosmopolitan population, comprising Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan, Eurasian, Thai and other ethnicities, grew rapidly in tandem with the economic prosperity. Like the rest of Malaysia, Penang Island has a tropical rainforest climate under the Köppen climate classification (Af), although it also borders on a tropical monsoon climate. View Full Yearly Averages . While generally free from natural disasters, Penang Island was once hit by the Acheh tsunami in 2004, causing the authorities to implement tsunami warning measures along the beaches. Select a month to view Penang sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months. [citation needed], The Nicol David International Squash Centre at Gelugor is one of the major squash training facilities in Malaysia and was reportedly where squash legend Nicol David first trained during her childhood years. [26][27] These artifacts indicate that the earliest inhabitants of Penang were nomadic Melanesians during the Neolithic era.[26][27][28]. Month: Climate Score: Weather Conditions Outline: Jan: 68.47: Chance of cloudy day 100%. [250] In addition, the Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, which utilises open-topped double decker buses, has been introduced for tourists within George Town. Average monthly Rainfall, Sunshine, Temperatures. Aside from European architecture, a huge assortment of Asian architectural styles also exists throughout George Town, exemplified by buildings like the Kong Hock Keong Temple, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Khoo Kongsi, Snake Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Sri Mahamariamman Temple. [citation needed], In particular, George Town remains a Chinese-majority city, with the Chinese making up over half of the city's population as of 2010[update]. [247][248] Although the tram lines have since been disused, another colonial legacy, the trishaw, still plies the city's streets, albeit catering primarily for tourists. [243], The Penang state government also publishes its own multi-lingual newspaper, Buletin Mutiara, which is distributed for free every fortnight. In general, temperatures range between 29°C - 35 during the day and 26°C - 29°C during the night, with the months June to August being the hottest. The Penang State Executive Council is the executive authority of the Penang state government, similar in function to the national Cabinet. Penang also consists of nine other islets off its coasts. The Constitution of Penang, codified in 1957, embodies the state's highest laws. They are connected by Malaysia's two longest road bridges, the Penang Bridge and the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge; the latter is also, as of May 2019, the longest oversea bridge in Southeast Asia. Jelutong Climate graph // Weather by Month . [81] Following the surrender of Japan, British forces launched Operation Jurist to recapture Penang Island on 3 September 1945, making George Town the first city in Malaya to be liberated from the Japanese.[80]. [224] The city has been recognised by various publications, such as Time Magazine, CNN and Lonely Planet, as one of the Asian cities with the best street cuisine. We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. Join now to collect 10 nights, get 1 free*, Privacy guidelines The climate guide for Penang, Malaysia shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. [77][78][79], In the last years of the war, Allied bombers from India repeatedly bombed George Town, seeking to destroy the naval facilities and administrative centres. [citation needed], The Port of Penang, the main harbour in northern Malaysia, is operated by the Penang Port Commission. Completed in 1985, it was the longest bridge in Southeast Asia until 2014 when it was superseded by the Second Penang Bridge. [citation needed], In 2012, as part of the George Town Festival, Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic created a series of 6 wall paintings depicting local culture, inhabitants and lifestyles. [214] In addition, several wrought iron caricatures have been installed within George Town, with each caricature detailing the city's history and the daily lives of its inhabitants. There are also four Magistrates Courts and two Sessions Courts scattered throughout the state. [22][23], In the 15th century, Penang Island was referred to as BÄ«nláng Yù[citation needed] (traditional Chinese: 檳榔嶼; simplified Chinese: 槟榔屿; pinyin: bÄ«n láng yǔ; Pe̍h-ōe-jÄ«: pin-nn̂g-sÅ«) in the navigational drawings used by Admiral Zheng He of Ming China. Both stadia function as the home ground of the Penang FA. [72] [113] The other islets under the jurisdiction of Penang include Aman, Betong, Gedung, Kendi and Rimau. [12] Attracted by the cheaper living costs and the presence of several multinational technology firms, Penang's startups are also being actively encouraged by the public and private sectors, with initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship and promote the Internet of Things (IoT). temperatures in °F, This page was last edited on 12 December 2020, at 02:01. Aware that the Sultanate was under external and internal threats, he promised British military protection to the then Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin II; in return, the Sultan offered Penang Island to the British. [163], Penang is the top destination within Malaysia for foreign investors; the state held the largest share of Malaysia's foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2017, gaining nearly ​2⁄5 of the nation's overall FDI. [168][177] Penang's SSO industry, which includes international corporations such as AirAsia, Citigroup, Jabil and Dell, has provided more than 8,000 high-income jobs and contributed RM12.79 billion of revenue in 2013. However, being an island, its temperature is often higher than the mainland, with temperatures reaching as high as 35°C during the day. [174][240], Infant mortality rate within Penang dropped by 85% between 1970 and 2000 to 5.7 per 1,000 live births, while neonatal mortality rate also decreased by 84.7% within this corresponding period to 4.1 per 1,000 live births. [274], The major annual sporting events within Penang include the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival and the Penang Bridge International Marathon. [280], In 1904, George Town became the first city within British Malaya to be supplied with electricity, upon the completion of a hydroelectric scheme. 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[67][88] Penang's economy slowed down in the early 2000s, while the deteriorating state of affairs in general, including an incoherent urban planning policy, poor traffic management and the dilapidation of George Town's heritage buildings due to the repeal of the Rent Control Act in 2001, led to simmering discontent within Penang's society. Visitors to Penang can expect sunshine throughout most of the days, but with rainfalls in the evenings during periods of monsoon winds. [142], Under British rule, English was the official language in Penang. [39][40] Light took formal possession of the island on 11 August "in the name of His Britannic Majesty, King George III and the Honourable East India Company". [43][143], As in the rest of Malaysia, Malay is currently the official language in Penang. The state enjoys the lowest domestic water tariff in Malaysia, at RM0.32 per 1,000 litres. [citation needed], Under British rule, George Town served as a pioneer in public transportation within British Malaya. [37][54][67] The city became a magnet for reputable English authors, Asian intellectuals and revolutionaries, including Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham and Sun Yat-sen.[68][69][70], During World War I, in the Battle of Penang, the German cruiser SMS Emden surreptitiously sailed to Penang Island and sank two Allied warships off its coast. [16] Correspondingly, the state has a relatively well-educated population, with a youth literacy rate of 99.5% as of 2014[update]. As of 2017[update], Penang attracted nearly 8.6 million tourists, with the airport posting a record 7.2 million passenger arrivals and the pier registering another 1.35 million tourist arrivals. [109] Other notable natural attractions nearby include the Tropical Spice Garden and the Entopia Butterfly Farm, the latter of which was Malaysia's first butterfly sanctuary. 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Subsequently, the Straits Settlements was abolished, as the British sought to consolidate the various political entities in British Malaya under a single polity named the Malayan Union. [216][217], In addition, art exhibitions are frequently held at cultural centres within George Town, such as the Hin Bus Depot. [5] Seberang Perai is Malaysia's second-largest city by population. However, being an island, its temperature is often higher than the mainland, with temperatures reaching as high as 35°C during the day. One particular street in George Town exemplifies the harmonious coexistence of the various religions in Penang. Date: 16 November … 12 [282], As of 2014[update], Penang had a recorded broadband penetration rate of 80.3%, the highest among all Malaysian states. On average, October is the … [230][233], Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is the premier public university within Penang. 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