Kedah Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kedah, Malaysia in August.

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Pantai Cenang Kuah Kampung Padang Masirat Alor Setar

Are you planning a trip a to Kedah, Malaysia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kedah in August

Kedah, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. August in Kedah generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Teluk Datai to 33°C (91°F) in Kulim. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Kulim and 26°C (79°F) in Teluk Datai. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Kedah, Malaysia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Changlun with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Teluk Datai with 253 mm (10 in).

Explore Kedah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kedah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pantai Cenang)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kedah in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kedah.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kedah

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Kedah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kedah (August)

Precipitation variation in Kedah (August)

Pantai Cenang

In August Pantai Cenang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pantai Cenang →

Kuah

In August Kuah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
258 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kuah →

Kampung Padang Masirat

In August Kampung Padang Masirat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kampung Padang Masirat →

Alor Setar

In August Alor Setar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Alor Setar →

Sungai Petani

In August Sungai Petani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
170 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kedah, in Malaysia.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kedah in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pantai Cenang 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Kuah 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Kampung Padang Masirat 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Alor Setar 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Sungai Petani 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Changlun 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

Kedah weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kedah, Malaysia in August?

Expect poor weather across Kedah, Malaysia in August. The popular destination of Pantai Cenang averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kedah, Malaysia in August?

Pantai Cenang averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Kedah, Malaysia get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Kedah, Malaysia, with Pantai Cenang averaging around 233 mm (9.2 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kedah, Malaysia?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Kedah, Malaysia with often poor weather in Pantai Cenang.

Generally speaking, January and February provide tolerable weather in Pantai Cenang. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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