When is the best time to go to George Town
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit George Town, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in George Town
George Town weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit George Town are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 33mm | 9.5hrs | 15.8hrs | 17°C |
The weather in January in George Town is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit George Town, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in George Town and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in George Town with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 36mm | 8.7hrs | 14.7hrs | 18°C |
February in George Town is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit George Town, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in George Town and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in George Town with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 44mm | 7.2hrs | 13.4hrs | 18°C |
The weather in March in George Town is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit George Town, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in George Town and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in George Town with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 70mm | 5.9hrs | 12hrs | 17°C |
George Town's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit George Town.
April is in the fall / autumn in George Town and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in George Town with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 81mm | 4.7hrs | 10.9hrs | 16°C |
May is a a little damp month in George Town and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to George Town for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in George Town and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in George Town with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 74mm | 4.3hrs | 15.8hrs | 14°C |
June is a reasonably dry month in George Town and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to George Town for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in George Town and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in George Town with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 95mm | 4.6hrs | 14.7hrs | 13°C |
July in George Town is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to George Town for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in George Town and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in George Town with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 84mm | 5.3hrs | 13.4hrs | 13°C |
The weather in August in George Town is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to George Town for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in George Town and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in George Town with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 61mm | 6.4hrs | 12hrs | 13°C |
George Town's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to George Town for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in George Town and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in George Town with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 63mm | 7.6hrs | 10.9hrs | 13°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in George Town and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit George Town.
October is in the spring in George Town and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in George Town with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 55mm | 8.3hrs | 15.8hrs | 14°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in George Town during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit George Town.
November is in the spring in George Town and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in George Town with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
George Town weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 52mm | 8.8hrs | 14.7hrs | 16°C |
December in George Town is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit George Town, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in George Town and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in George Town with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
George Town weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 33mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 95mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18°C 64.4°F |
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