August is a hot and rainy time for sunbathing in Malaysia. August is an excellent month for swimming in Malaysia with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Malaysia in the months of February, March, April, August, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
The average maximum temperature in Malaysia in August is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 31° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Malaysia in August is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 27° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Malaysia in August is 24°. The minimum temperature is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Malaysia in August are 12.3 and there are 5.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during August making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Malaysia in August is typically 14 during August. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Malaysia in August is 28.5° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Malaysia in August is 4.3cm and on average there are 15.4 rainy days in August making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Malaysia in August is 26° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 26° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Malaysia in August is typically 95.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 95.2% in the previous month and 95.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Malaysia in August is typically 83.7%. The average relative humidity is 83.9% in the previous month and 83.8% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Malaysia in August is typically 16kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 15kmh in the previous month and 15kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Malaysia in August is typically 7kmh. The average wind speed is 6kmh in the previous month and 6kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Malaysia in August is from the South-Southwest.
