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Butterworth weather in August (Penang, Malaysia)

How does the weather in Butterworth usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Butterworth tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Butterworth in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Butterworth. January, February, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Butterworth climate page with graphs.

 

Butterworth, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 203 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in August

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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