When to go · Butterworth
Butterworth in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar, and any dry window; the town is a transit point, so weather matters less than on the island). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- High
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- High
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GoodMalaysia month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar, and any dry window; the town is a transit point, so weather matters less than on the island). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
Weather in August
- ButterworthHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 17 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 17 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- High
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- High
Malaysia overall: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast