Phuket vs Penang

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in October. Phuket offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 27 rain days, while Penang sees 8 sunshine hours and 29 rain days.

Phuket sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Penang runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phuket is the stronger choice in October.

Phuket reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 3°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 October.

Phuket receives approximately 296 mm of rainfall across 27 rain days during October. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Penang sees 337 mm over 29 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 2 rain days and 41 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.