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Butterworth weather in September (Penang, Malaysia)

How does the September weather in Butterworth compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of September in Butterworth typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 32°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Butterworth in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 167 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 247 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in September

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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