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When is the best time to visit George Town?
In general the best time to visit George Town is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in August and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in George Town in different months
This is the average weather in George Town for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 148 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 145 mm in October.
Climate in George Town
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in George Town for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +26°C | +27°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C | +28°C | +27°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +24°C | +24°C | +24°C | +25°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +17°C | +17°C | +20°C | +21°C | +24°C | +24°C | +25°C | +24°C | +22°C | +21°C | +16°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 31 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 94 | 87 | 57 | 87 | 111 | 145 | 76 | 36 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in George Town during the whole year:
The hottest month in George Town is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in George Town looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in George Town is June with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in George Town during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 27 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 25 rainy days and 145 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in George Town:
What is the hottest month in George Town?
The hottest month in George Town is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in George Town?
The coldest month in George Town is January with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is George Town worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit George Town in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +29°C and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in George Town?
if you're looking to visit George Town when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 27 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in George Town
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in George Town, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
