Pahang weather in August
Considering a trip to Pahang this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Pahang in August?
Pahang is a region in Malaysia. August in Pahang generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Brinchang at 29°C to very warm in Mentekab at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mentekab and 20°C in Brinchang. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mentekab with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Sungai Lembing with 267 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 176 hours of sunlight expected in Kuantan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Pahang, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pahang's yearly weather, check out our Pahang climate page.
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Average weather in Kuantan
In August Kuantan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tanah Rata
In August Tanah Rata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Brinchang
In August Brinchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jerantut
In August Jerantut generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cherating
In August Cherating generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Pahang?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kuantan, August may not be the ideal time to visit Pahang.
On average, the best time to visit Pahang is in February and March with generally tolerable weather in Kuantan. On the other hand, the weather in May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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