Penang Travel Guide & Tips

Cuisine

One of the things that Penang is mostly remembered with is definitely the food. Well-known as the culinary capital of Malaysia, the state is home to heartwarming cuisine and lip-smacking street food. Moreover, to relish the taste of Penang food, you needn’t move far, just hop on the streets and grab a bite of utterly delicious Penang street food. Some of the places to eat in Penang are What The Duck Restaurant, Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul, and Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine. Just head to this part of the country and savor the best of Malaysian cuisine through grabbing a bite of street food. Moreover, there are also many Indian restaurants that one can visit during their visit.

Weather

This part of Malaysia mostly enjoys moderate temperatures due to the equatorial climate. However, summers can really spike the temperatures as compared to the inland areas. Penang weather during the months of June to August leads temperature to generally range between 29°C and 35°C (at day time) and 26°C and 29°C (at night). On the other hand, the time between April and May and October and November receive the maximum rainfall. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your visit during the dry season of Penang. However, check for the Penang climate before booking your tour to witness the sunny side of Malaysia.

Language

The official language of Penang is Malay and it is also widely spoken across the country. Additional languages are also common in Penang. Some of the commonly spoken additional languages are English, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Tamil. However, English is a common tourist language and is widely used in order to initiate trade and commerce. In total, around 14 languages are spoken in the capital city.