August Rainfall and Precipitation in Malaysia
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Malaysia in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Malaysia
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Popular cities in Malaysia
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- Alor Gajah
- Alor Setar
- Batu Ferringhi
- Bayan Lepas
- Brinchang
- Bukit Fraser
- Cyberjaya
- Gelugor
- Genting Highlands
- George Town
- Gerik
- Gunung Mulu National Park
- Ipoh
- Johor Bahru
- Kajang
- Kampong Parit Jelutong
- Kampung Padang Masirat
- Klang
- Kota Bharu
- Kota Damansara
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kuah
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Terengganu
- Kuantan
- Kuching
- Kundasang
- Lumut
- Mantanani Island
- Melaka
- Miri
- Nilai
- Pangkor Island
- Pantai Cenang
- Petaling Jaya
- Port Dickson
- Puchong
- Pulau Sibu
- Putrajaya
- Ranau
- Sandakan
- Semadang
- Semporna
- Sepang
- Seremban
- Seri Kembangan
- Shah Alam
- Sibu
- Skudai
- Subang Jaya
- Sungai Petani
- Taiping
- Taman Negara National Park
- Tanah Rata
- Tanjong Tokong
- Tanjung Bungah
- Teluk Bahang
- Tioman Island
Malaysia precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Malaysia receive in August?
August in Kuala Lumpur is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 143 mm (5.6 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.
How many days does it rain in Malaysia in August?
Kuala Lumpur sees roughly 15 days rainy days during August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Malaysia?
Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Malaysia.
What is the wettest city in August in Malaysia?
Kampong Bukit Kanchil is the wettest city in Malaysia in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 324 mm (13 in).
What is the driest city in August in Malaysia?
Based on our database, Redang Island sees the least rainfall in Malaysia in August, with around 95 mm (3.7 in) on average.
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