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Jelutong weather in August (Penang, Malaysia)

Thinking of visiting Jelutong in August? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

August in Jelutong generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 32°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Jelutong in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 170 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Jelutong. 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 Jelutong climate page with graphs.

 

Jelutong, 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 *  
* Data from: George Town, Malaysia (3 KM, 2 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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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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