George Town Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in George Town experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In George Town, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, George Town receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 843 mm annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 52 mm of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in George Town. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in George Town.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 70%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit George Town in Australia
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 286 hours of sunshine.
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