What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in August?

In August, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 261 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 198 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in August

Penang is the better pick in August — 74 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	39°C	36°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	261 mm	198 mm
Rainy days	22	23
Humidity	84%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	41	56

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kota Kinabalu or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in August — 74 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in August?: In August, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 261 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 198 mm.