When is the best time to go to George Town?

When is the best time to go to George Town? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in George Town is February
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are April, October and November
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in George Town

For full information about the climate and weather in George Town a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 77°F/88°F
8.8in
February 79°F/92°F
5.6in
March 81°F/92°F
9.4in
April 85°F/92°F
13.4in
May 85°F/92°F
11.8in
June 85°F/92°F
7.4in
July 85°F/92°F
8.5in
August 85°F/92°F
12in
September 83°F/92°F
12.1in
October 83°F/90°F
13.3in
November 81°F/88°F
15.9in
December 79°F/88°F
10.9in


Weather and climate in George Town

George Town enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in George Town is 90°F (ranging from 88°F in december to 92°F in may). Annual rainfall is 128.8in, with a minimum of 5.6in in february and a maximum of 15.9in in november.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains about 42% of the time in march.
  • In april the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 85°F and you can expect to have 13.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between may and september the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 85°F and it rains about 12.1in each month.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and it rains in december about 10.9in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in George Town

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of George Town: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in George Town

Find out when George Town has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in George Town

  • Very low season in George Town
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April, May, June, October and November.
  • Low season in George Town
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, July and September.
  • High season in George Town
    The number of visitors to George Town is high in: August.
  • Peak season in George Town
    The largest number of tourists visiting George Town is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for George Town month by month



Best time for low prices in George Town

Average prices of hotels in George Town month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in George Town. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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