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Deciding on when to visit Penang can be a little enigmatic. Penang enjoys a year-round equatorial climate. It not only remains warm and sunny throughout the year, but receives plentiful rainfall. Especially during the southwest monsoon from April to September, the Penang climate is very pleasant. Penang climate is very much dictated by the surrounding sea and the wind system. Visit Penang during Festivals If you are still wondering when to visit Penang, then the festivals are the perfect time to blend in the joy of the local people. You can plan your visit to Penang during the following festivals: Chinese New Year- it is celebrated usually in late January or early February. It marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar year. Chap Goh Meh – it is celebrated on the 15th night of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The highlight of the festivity is the 'orange-throwing' ceremony. Thaipusam - a tribute to Lord Subramaniam, the highlight of this Hindu festival is the carrying of kavadis by devotees in order to fulfill their vows.. The Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy (Kuan Yin). This is celebrated around March and July. During the festival, worshippers flock to the Goddess of Mercy temple to pay their respects. Wesak Day – it is the Lord Buddha's birthday. On this day Buddhist temples are brim full of worshippers and priests. Birthday of HM The Yang Di- celebrated on the first Saturday of June, the festival is celebrated with parades and festivities by people throughout Malaysia celebrate their Agong's (King's). Saint Anne's Feast – it is celebrated at the Church of St Anne from 26th to 28th July, with mass and a candlelight procession within the church compound. Hari Raya Haji is a religious day for Muslims, especially for Hajis who have made their holy pilgrimage to Mecca. Festival of Nine Emperor Gods is celebrated around the end of October. Devotees go on a 9 day vegetarian diet, at the end of which, a pilgrimage is made up the 1200 steps to the Kew Ong Yeah temple.
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