George Town Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in George Town remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C (88°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in March to 25°C (77°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

George Town is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2548 mm (100 in). George Town can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 343 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our George Town Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

George Town experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.7 hours daily sunshine in February, it dips to 5.4 hours in October, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year