Penang Floating Mosque Mosque

Coastal mosque built on stilts, visible at high tide

Seafront mosque on Penang Island built on stilts over the water; visitors note its modern Malay-Islamic architecture and coastal location close to the island's northern shore.

Penang Floating Mosque at a Glance#

Address: Tanjung Bungah, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Hours: Open to visitors outside of prayer times; mosque open for worship daily (check local timetable)

Admission: Free entry; donations welcome

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How to Get to Penang Floating Mosque#

From George Town, take bus routes 101 or 102 toward Tanjung Bungah (approx. 20-30 minutes). By car or taxi, it’s about 10-15 minutes from central George Town along Jalan Tanjung Bungah; there is street parking nearby. The mosque sits immediately off the coastal road and is visible from the shore.

Tips for Visiting Penang Floating Mosque#

Respect prayer times - the mosque is an active place of worship; non-Muslim visitors should come outside of the five daily prayer periods
Bring a modest outfit (shoulders and knees covered) and remove shoes before entering the prayer hall
Visit at sunset to see the mosque's pale facade catch the gold of the lowering sun and to watch water lap at its stilts

Best Time to Visit Penang Floating Mosque#

The Penang Floating Mosque (Masjid Terapung) is best visited in the dry months December-February for calmer seas and more comfortable temperatures; avoid the monsoon-driven rough seas during the wettest months.

Dry season

Dec-Feb · 24-31°C

Less humid, calmer seas - good for coastal walks and clear views of the mosque's reflection

Shoulder season

Mar-May · 25-33°C

Hotter afternoons but fewer tourists than December holidays

Weather & Climate near Penang Floating Mosque#

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2680 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Very Good	21° - 30°	26°	100 mm	overcast	78%	3.1 m/s	2.0 extreme	11.7h
February	Very Good	22° - 30°	26°	87 mm	partly cloudy	75%	2.9 m/s	2.3 extreme	11.8h
March	Very Good	22° - 31°	27°	158 mm	partly cloudy	77%	2.3 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.0h
April	Good	23° - 31°	27°	226 mm	overcast	78%	2.0 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.1h
May	Good	23° - 31°	27°	253 mm	overcast	78%	1.7 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.3h
June	Good	23° - 30°	27°	196 mm	overcast	77%	2.0 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.3h
July	Good	22° - 30°	26°	217 mm	overcast	78%	1.9 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.3h
August	Good	22° - 30°	26°	264 mm	overcast	78%	2.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.2h
September	Good	22° - 29°	26°	345 mm	overcast	79%	2.0 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.0h
October	Good	22° - 29°	26°	404 mm	overcast	81%	1.8 m/s	1.9 very high	11.9h
November	Good	22° - 29°	26°	279 mm	overcast	81%	2.0 m/s	1.9 very high	11.8h
December	Good	22° - 29°	26°	151 mm	overcast	80%	2.9 m/s	1.8 very high	11.7h