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Ipoh Weather in August

Ipoh in August

The short of it: Ipoh in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 174 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

August in Ipoh brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 23°, with about 174 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Ipoh runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Kampung Manjoi, 4 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Ipoh, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kampung ManjoiPerak4 km NNW32°23°174 mm
LahatPerak7 km SW32°23°167 mm
BerchamPerak9 km NE32°23°177 mm
PusingPerak13 km SW32°23°170 mm
Batu GajahPerak14 km SSW32°23°170 mm
ChemorPerak16 km NNE31°23°177 mm
Ulu KintaPerak17 km ENE29°21°206 mm
ParitPerak22 km WSW32°23°166 mm

The Almanac · Ipoh Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Ipoh by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°222 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
February33°23°158 mm5 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
March33°24°216 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦
April33°24°302 mm4 km/h12 h 13 min✦
May33°24°230 mm4 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
June33°24°168 mm4 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
July33°23°167 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
August32°23°174 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
September32°23°232 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°332 mm4 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
November32°23°356 mm4 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
December32°23°270 mm5 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ipoh in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ipoh in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Ipoh?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Ipoh in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 51 min in December to 12 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Ipoh in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ipoh in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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