Malacca weather in August (Johor, Malaysia)

What can you expect from the weather in Malacca during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Malacca generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Malacca in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Malacca. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Malacca, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 202 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 190 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 Malacca 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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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