Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Penang
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Early to mid
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, fewer than in most months.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.1 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
53%August Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 87°.
HotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAugust Calm
Sea temperature
85°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 89°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 90°F
Rain25%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday88°F
Feels 96°F
Rain40%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon89°F
Feels 96°F
Rain56%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening84°F
Feels 93°F
Rain35%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 76 | 6.5 | 21 | 8.0 | 81 | 83 |
| Feb | 90 | 76 | 5.4 | 18 | 8.3 | 79 | 84 |
| Mar | 91 | 77 | 8.1 | 24 | 7.6 | 80 | 85 |
| Apr | 91 | 77 | 9.6 | 28 | 7.5 | 82 | 86 |
| May | 91 | 78 | 8.5 | 26 | 6.6 | 82 | 87 |
| Jun | 90 | 77 | 5.4 | 20 | 6.7 | 80 | 86 |
| Jul | 90 | 77 | 4.9 | 18 | 6.6 | 79 | 86 |
| Aug | 90 | 77 | 7.0 | 22 | 6.1 | 80 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 76 | 8.8 | 25 | 5.4 | 83 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 76 | 13.5 | 28 | 5.5 | 85 | 85 |
| Nov | 88 | 76 | 14.8 | 28 | 6.1 | 86 | 85 |
| Dec | 88 | 76 | 10.4 | 24 | 6.7 | 84 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 13, 2026
Data & methodology