Kuala Lumpur vs Penang

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Penang edges ahead as the better destination in March. Penang offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 23 rain days, while Kuala Lumpur sees 10 sunshine hours and 26 rain days.

Kuala Lumpur can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Penang runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Penang is the stronger choice in March.

Kuala Lumpur reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Penang averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Kuala Lumpur receives approximately 260 mm of rainfall across 26 rain days during March. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Penang sees 182 mm over 23 rain days. That makes Penang the drier option by 3 rain days and 78 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.