Phuket vs Penang

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in March. Phuket offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Penang sees 10 sunshine hours and 23 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phuket is the stronger choice in March. Phuket receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Phuket reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 4°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.

Phuket receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Penang sees 182 mm over 23 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 12 rain days and 103 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.