MalaysiaWhat’s the climate like in George Town?
The current climate in George Town features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in George Town in recent years was 36°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in December 2022.
On average, George Town receives 1331 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Malaysia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, or explore other destinations in Malaysia.
Best time to visit George Town?
The best time to visit George Town for sunny weather is January through April, June through August and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit George Town. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of George Town
The climate table of George Town shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Precipitation |  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Precipitation (mm) | 63 | 61 | 67 | 102 | 158 | 81 | 102 | 88 | 156 | 180 | 195 | 78 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in February, March, April and May
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in September, November and December
- Precipitation: 1331 mm per year, averaging 111 mm per month
- Driest months: 61 mm in February, 63 mm in January and 67 mm in March
- Wettest months: 195 mm in November, 180 mm in October and 158 mm in May
Table of Contents
Average Temperature per Month in George Town
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in George Town, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in George Town
This graph shows how much rainfall George Town, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in George Town
This graph shows the average UV index per month in George Town, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in George Town
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in George Town, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in George Town
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in George Town, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in George Town
Have you been to George Town?
Share your weather experiences in George Town.
Average weather in George Town by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for George Town. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
Popular destinations in Malaysia
Discover the climate of these popular destinations in Malaysia.
