Georgetown Temperature by Month
Georgetown, Malaysia has a consistently very warm climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 31°C (88°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Georgetown Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Georgetown offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in March and a very warm 31°C (88°F) in January. At night, lows range from 26°C (79°F) to 25°C (77°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Georgetown by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. March, the warmest month, sees 201 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Georgetown vs Malaysia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malaysia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Georgetown vs World: Temperature Compared
Georgetown's average annual maximum temperature is 31°C (88°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Georgetown?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Georgetown, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 81% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Georgetown this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Georgetown's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Georgetown climate page.
