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Northeast Monsoon Season — Penang's Rainy Months
📅 When:November–March (peak rain: December–January)
📍 Where:Island-wide (western coast less affected; Penang National Park and northern beaches at their best)
The northeast monsoon affects Penang from November to March, bringing afternoon showers. Paradoxically, this is Penang's best sightseeing season — lower humidity in George Town, calm western beaches, and clear skies in the mornings.
Top Tip:
November to February is the most comfortable season for heritage walking in George Town — lower humidity and cooler afternoons
