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George Town
Penang 8m
Best Time
Year round
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George Town is Penang's UNESCO-listed historic core, known for layered shophouse streets, temples, clan houses, murals, and hawker food. It rewards slow walking and short hops between heritage stops.
💡Why Visit?
Visit for Malaysia's most atmospheric heritage streets and some of the country's strongest street-food culture.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionPenang
CountryMalaysia
Altitude8m
Budget StayMYR 80.00*/night
Budget FoodMYR 25.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Aug · Rain
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C annually. Avoid travel in Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
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Temperature25° – 30°C
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Rainfall298mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for AugClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
MYR 80.00*/night
- Heritage guesthouse dorm
- Simple room near Chulia Street
🏨 Premium
MYR 220*/night
- Restored shophouse hotel
- 3-star city hotel
✨ Luxury
MYR 520*/night
- Boutique heritage hotel
- Seafront luxury hotel
Local Cuisine
⭐ Char kway teowstreet
⭐ Penang assam laksastreet
⭐ Nasi kandarlocal