When to go · George Town, Malaysia
Best Time to Visit George Town
The sweet spot for George Town is January, February and March. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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January, February, March
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
July, June, December
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, November
Wettest is October (509mm)
George Town weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 97mm | hot, some rain |
| FebBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 110mm | hot, some rain |
| MarBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 181mm | hot, wet |
| Apr | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 284mm | hot, very wet |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 296mm | hot, very wet |
| Jun | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 231mm | hot, very wet |
| Jul | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 196mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 321mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 296mm | hot, very wet |
| Oct | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 509mm | hot, very wet |
| Nov | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 368mm | hot, very wet |
| Dec | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 252mm | hot, very wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in George Town plans around the seasons for you.