July is one of the best months in Penang.
Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.
See all twelve months$1,047/mo
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Flights to Penang
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Internet & Infrastructure
Bring a UK-style adapter. 230V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.
eSIM for Malaysia, online when you land
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Monthly Weather
Best months: Jul, Feb, Jan·Avoid: May, Aug, Oct
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Fly to Penang in July
Partner linkJuly is one of the best months here. Feels like 37° by day. Weather score 439.
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