Kuantan weather in August (Pahang, Malaysia)

Looking to travel to Kuantan in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Kuantan typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kuantan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 176 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kuantan. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kuantan climate page with graphs.

 

Kuantan, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 209 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in August

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kuantan in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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