Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Malaysia in August
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 192mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
192mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 192mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August31°C average high
August is close to Malaysia's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
August192mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Malaysia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.1 hours average sun
August sits close to Malaysia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMarch to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August60 weather score
August sits close to Malaysia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.