George Town Travel Guide
Malaysia
George Town is a Malaysian city of 708,127 people on Penang Island, and the capital of Penang. It sits on the island’s north-eastern coast, with Malaysia’s tropical climate bringing warm, humid conditions through much of the year.
No serving airport is specified for George Town, so travellers should plan their onward ground transfer carefully. Nearby coastal options include Merdeka Beach, 20.9 kilometres away, and the Penang beaches of Batu Ferringhi, 37.4 kilometres away, and Pasir Elok, 37.6 kilometres away.
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Weather in George Town
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Know before you go
Pays in MYR
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +60
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.
Best time to visit George Town
Jan
31°21Feb
33°19Mar
33°22Apr
32°28May
32°27Jun
31°19Jul
32°15Aug
31°26Sep
31°23Oct
30°28Nov
30°28Dec
31°22Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near George Town
Merdeka Beach
20.9 km away
Batu Ferringhi
37.4 km away
Pasir Elok
37.6 km away
Things to do in George Town
Masjid Taman Keladi
muslim place of worship
5 km
Masjid Tunku Sallehuddin
muslim place of worship
0.5 km
Masjid Kariah Bandar Perdana
muslim place of worship
3.5 km
Surau Al-Ansar Darulaman Perdana
muslim place of worship
3.7 km
Bodhi Sage Monastery
buddhist place of worship
1.9 km
Ujana Perbandaran
park
1 km
2 km
GMC SP
christian place of worship
4.1 km
Frequently asked Questions
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