George Town in November
Not the best time
Transition month where you might luck out with decent weather or get stuck in lingering monsoon patterns. Food festival season helps compensate.
Weather
November brings the northeast monsoon transition with more variable weather patterns. Some days feel almost pleasant while others remind you why this isn't peak season. Humidity starts dropping slightly but rain remains frequent.
31°C high25°C low12 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$65/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Deepavali celebrations
- •Penang International Food Festival
November Tips
- •Weather starts improving but still unpredictable
- •Food festival season makes indoor dining more appealing
- •Shoulder season pricing returns as conditions improve
All Months
December through April delivers the perfect combination of dry weather and calm seas. Water visibility for diving often exceeds 100 feet, and you'll avoid both hurricane season and the summer heat. Expect hotel rates to peak during this window, especially around Christmas and New Year.
May and November offer shoulder season perks - lower prices and fewer crowds, with only occasional rain showers. The water stays warm year-round at 78-82°F.
Avoid September and October entirely. Hurricane season peaks, dive boats often can't operate due to rough seas, and many restaurants close for annual maintenance. June through August brings intense heat and humidity, plus afternoon thunderstorms that can wash out beach days.
Stingray City tours run year-round, but the stingrays are most active and approachable during the cooler months when the water temperature drops slightly.
George Town Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
3/10
Luxury
9/10
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