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George Town weather in August (Penang, Malaysia)

Is George Town a good destination in August, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During August, George Town usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 32°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

George Town in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit George Town. January, February, June and July generally stand out with 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 George Town climate page with graphs.

 

George Town, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 211 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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

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