Kuantan weather in August (Pahang, Malaysia)

What does the weather outlook for Kuantan look like in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Kuantan tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 32°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 176 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 176 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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