Penang, Malaysia
Perai
Perai is a town in Penang, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 65,301. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population65,301
Local time03:42
5.38° N, 100.38° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes13600, 13700October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month348mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Perai at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:04 · 19:0211 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:59Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month24°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthAugust
222 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
92 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
May
Monuments nearby8+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Perai
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today27 Oct30°25°17.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°9.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°8.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°1.6 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°8.7 mm
Mon2 Nov28°25°10.9 mm
Tue3 Nov30°24°13.9 mm
Wed4 Nov30°24°15.7 mm
When to go to Perai
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 40 | 40 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 92 | 94 | 161 | 223 | 212 | 168 | 192 | 222 | 266 | 348 | 264 | 151 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Perai
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Perai
Outdoors around Perai
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Penang Golf ClubGolf courses
0.4 kmNan Hai Hui GuanViewpoints
0.9 kmPenang Bird ParkZoos
1.8 kmHock Teck Tong Tua Pek Kong templeViewpoints
2.9 kmThe Hill RelauMountain huts
3.1 kmPayung SejahteraMountain huts
3.5 kmNature around Perai
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Perai
Universities and research institutes
Stradford International CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1995
Towns and villages around Perai
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Dock0 kmKampung Kastam0.5 kmKampung Dock0.7 kmTaman Kurau0.9 kmTaman Kimsar1.5 kmKampong Telok1.8 kmTaman Bakar Arang2.3 kmKampung Jawa2.7 kmKampung Setul2.7 kmKampung Teluk2.9 kmTaman Kelisa Emas2.9 kmKampung Masjid Timah3.1 kmKampung Bakar Arang3.2 kmKampung Tok Ganti3.3 kmTaman Naluri Jaya3.4 kmTaman Naluri Emas3.5 kmTaman Naluri Ria3.6 kmTaman Naluri Indah3.6 kmTaman Wakaf Seetee Aisah3.6 kmKampung Bagan Serai3.7 kmKampong Setol3.7 kmKampong Masjid Timah3.7 kmKampong Bakar Arang3.7 kmTaman Naluri3.7 kmTaman Janggus Jaya3.8 kmKampong Bagan Serai3.9 kmKampung Pertama4 kmTaman Seri Arowana4 kmJalan Baharu4.1 kmTaman Perga4.1 kmPermatang Tengah4.1 kmTaman Arowana Emas4.2 kmPermatang Tok Kandu4.2 kmKampung Tersusun Taman Janggus4.2 kmKampung Belah Dua4.3 kmPermatang Janggus4.3 kmPermatang Keling4.3 kmKampung Jelapang4.4 kmKampung Tok Ebot4.6 kmTaman Pauh4.6 kmPermatang Pauh4.8 kmKampong Kuala Juru5.2 kmSimpang Empat5.3 kmKampung Sama Gagah5.3 kmKampung Bukit Pelanduk5.4 kmKampung Tok Panjang5.6 kmKampung Permatang Batu5.6 kmKampung Kuala Juru5.6 kmKampung Hutan Nibung5.8 kmKebun Sirih5.8 kmKampung Besar5.8 kmKampung Bukit Tengah6.1 kmKampung Bukit Merah6.1 kmKampung Siam6.3 kmTaman Pelangi6.5 kmPermatang Kebun Sirih6.5 kmPermatang Rambai6.8 kmPadang Lalang6.8 kmTaman Limau Manis6.9 kmTaman Sejati6.9 kmTaman Semarak6.9 kmPermatang Ara6.9 kmTaman Desa Damai7.1 kmPermatang Pasir7.1 kmTaman Mangkok7.3 kmPermatang Rawa7.3 kmKampung Sungai Semila7.4 kmTaman Belimbing7.4 kmBukit Tengah7.4 kmKampung Bagan Nyiur7.5 kmTaman Hiang7.6 kmPengkalan Tambang7.6 kmTaman Jambu Mawar7.7 kmTaman Mutiara7.7 kmKampung Kota7.8 kmKampong Padang7.8 kmTaman Tan Saigin7.9 kmKampung Bukit Jelutong7.9 kmKampung Kepala Bukit8.1 kmTaman Sri Rambai8.2 km
Perai from above
Around Perai36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Perai RiverNature1.6 kmPinang RiverNature6.3 kmGua JeringNature10 kmPenang National ParkNature22 kmMuda RiverNature22 kmKerian RiverNature24 kmJerejakNature9.9 kmAndaman Island, PenangNature10 kmPenang HillMountain14 kmGunung Bongsu, KedahMountain32 kmGovernment HillMountain13 kmBatu ItamMountain17 kmGeorge TownMonument6.9 kmKapitan Keling MosqueMonument6.3 kmSt. George's ChurchMonument6.3 kmKhoo KongsiMonument6.2 kmPenang Free SchoolMonument9.0 kmFort CornwallisMonument6.0 kmPenang High CourtMonument6.4 kmLebuh Aceh MosqueMonument6.3 kmPenang Islamic MuseumMuseum6.3 kmPinang Peranakan MansionMuseum6.0 kmSun Yat-sen Museum PenangMuseum6.4 kmBatik Painting Museum PenangMuseum6.1 kmCamera MuseumMuseum6.6 kmButterworthStation2.2 kmBukit TengahStation4.8 kmBukit MertajamStation7.4 kmPangkalan Raja Tun UdaFerry port5.6 kmSwettenham Pier Cruise TerminalFerry port5.7 kmGeorge TownPlace6.1 kmButterworthPlace2.8 kmKulimPlace20 kmKota Kuala MudaPlace22 kmLunasPlace17 kmPadang SeraiPlace24 km
Postal codes
1360013700
Getting to Perai
Penang International AirportPEN
15 kmSultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
90 kmSultan Azlan Shah AirportIPH
120 kmButterworthRailway station
2.2 kmBukit TengahRailway station
4.8 kmBukit MertajamRailway station
7.4 kmPangkalan Raja Tun UdaPangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim
5.6 kmSwettenham Pier Cruise TerminalLangkawi
5.7 kmPlaces near Perai
Places with a climate like Perai
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Perai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Perai.
What is the hottest month in Perai?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Perai?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Perai?
August is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Perai?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C and coolest in January at about 29°C.
What is the postal code of Perai?
Perai has 2 postal codes: 13600, 13700.