Weather in August in Malaysia
Are you planning a trip a to Malaysia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Malaysia in August?
August in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Brinchang at 29°C to very warm in Mentekab at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mentekab and 20°C in Brinchang. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Redang Island with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Kampong Bukit Kanchil with 324 mm.Average sunshine
Kuala Lumpur enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malaysia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Malaysia climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In August Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Melaka
In August Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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George Town
In August George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Johor Bahru
In August Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kota Kinabalu
In August Kota Kinabalu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is August the best time to visit Malaysia?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Malaysia with overall tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, February, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the months of January, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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