Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Kuantan, Malaysia in August
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 155mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
155mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 155mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kuantan, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August155mm average rain
August is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsFebruary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.2 hours average sun
August is brighter than Kuantan's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Kuantan's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August64 weather score
August scores above Kuantan's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
