George Town Weather in August
Malaysia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low25°C (77°F)
Rainfall207 mm (8.1 in)
RatingPoor 2.1/10
George Town in August sees daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), dropping to about 25°C (77°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain spread over 27 days. Humidity averages 84%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit George Town?
August is not the best time to visit George Town (2.1/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in February.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (77°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 27 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 88% |
| Daylight | 12.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 4 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 28 mm more rain. |
What to pack for George Town in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
George Town weather in other months
Jan30°C / 23°C120 mmPoorFeb31°C / 23°C80 mmFairMar31°C / 24°C133 mmPoorApr31°C / 25°C187 mmPoorMay30°C / 26°C236 mmPoorJun30°C / 25°C160 mmPoorJul30°C / 25°C179 mmPoorAug30°C / 25°C207 mmPoorSep30°C / 25°C254 mmPoorOct30°C / 25°C287 mmPoorNov30°C / 24°C362 mmPoorDec29°C / 24°C251 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit George TownSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Medan30°C · 198 mm
- Kuala Lumpur30°C · 197 mm
- Krabi29°C · 290 mm
- Phuket28°C · 318 mm
- Malacca29°C · 213 mm
- Ko Samui29°C · 154 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.