Kuala Lumpur vs Penang

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Penang edges ahead as the better destination in November. Penang offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 27 rain days, while Kuala Lumpur sees 8 sunshine hours and 28 rain days.

Kuala Lumpur can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Penang runs hot at 29°C.

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

Kuala Lumpur reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Penang averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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 November.

Kuala Lumpur receives approximately 374 mm of rainfall across 28 rain days during November. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Penang sees 323 mm over 27 rain days. That makes Penang the drier option by 1 rain day and 51 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.