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Butterworth weather in October (Penang, Malaysia)

How does the October weather in Butterworth compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Butterworth typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Butterworth in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 343 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Butterworth. January, February, June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Butterworth, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 343 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in October

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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

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