Weather in Penang. Actual conditions and forecast
Week forecast for temperature, rain and cloudiness
Map of wind conditions for Penang area
Map of Penang temperature forecast
1. You can zoom in to Penang using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Penang. The map is real-time and interactive.
Rain forecast for Penang area
1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Penang for any period within next 10 days.2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Penang. The map is also real-time and interactive.
Sights of Penang - photogallery
Penang guide chapters
Travel guide to Penang
The most famous religious landmark on the island is the Kek Lok Si Temple located in the immediate vicinity of Georgetown. The construction of the magnificent temple began in 1890 and lasted more than 20 years. Since its foundation, it is considered the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. The Kek Lok Si is of great architectural value. The temple's exterior and interior decoration miraculously combine traditions … Open
Advices for travellers
3. The only type of public transport on the island is a bus running almost to every landmark and site. Tourists should avoid remote trips after 20:00 as in the evening and at night buses run in considerable intervals meanwhile in the morning buses appear on the routes at 6:00. 4. The island has adopted such a notion as low season featuring the decrease of the tourist flow. The low season starts on the … Open
Traditions and mentality of Penang
It should be noted that bright paper lanterns have become one of the main ethnic symbols of Penang for local folks. These lanterns are used as house decorations in the season of numerous fests and holidays. The Deepavalli Day is dedicated to the lanterns being also known as a festival of lights. The holiday of lights is celebrated on the 7th of November. Literally the name of the holiday is translated as a row of … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Meat dish fans should try rendang. This treat is considered to be one of the most complex in cooking and sophisticated in its taste. The process of cooking of the dish lasts for about several hours. Small slices of meat are slowly boiled in coconut juice for a couple of hours and get an astonishing taste and flavor by the end of cooking. Local restaurants offer enough of original treats for exotic cuisine admirers. … Open
Attractions and active leisure
The island of Penang offers as well the Tropical Fruit Farm to visit. This unique place will charm its visitors from the first minutes of a trip. The park of incredible beauty with plenty of exotic fruits resembles a genuine paradise nook on the earth. The visitors have a chance to walk though the territory of the park and enjoy an interesting narration about peculiar features of local fruits. Tasting of exotic … Open
Cultural excursion through Penang - things to see
In the suburban district of George town tourists will find a well known mountain named Bukit Bendera climbing to the top of which is a popular ritual among tourists. They will find a great observation ground on the top of the mountain presenting a good panorama of all the districts of the island. Getting to the top of the mountain of 833m height is possible in two ways: either on foot or by a special cable railway. … Open