SeasonMapIpoh weather in August
Malaysia
August in Ipoh: hot, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Ipoh · #992 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ipoh in August
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Ipoh climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 133 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ipoh in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTerm-2 break in Malaysia, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ipoh's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherIpoh's best weather comes in January, June and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Ipoh in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Transboundary haze
15 Jul – 15 Oct · usuallySmoke seasonSmoke from land clearing across the strait drifts over the peninsula in the drier months, worst in El Nino years. The Kinta valley limestone hills go flat grey and stay that way for days. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ipoh — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ipoh?
Ipoh in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Ipoh?
- August in Ipoh: hot, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Ipoh on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Ipoh in August?
- In August, Ipoh averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 133 mm of rain over roughly 18.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ipoh in August?
- Ipoh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in August.
Other months in Ipoh
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — August
Within 300 km: Penang's George Town Festival on 1–9 Aug, and Perhentian Islands' Turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Sep.