Weather in George Town Today

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Current temperature in George Town: 25°C (77°F). Rain Showers. Today's high 29°C (84°F), low 25°C (77°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
25°
Rain Showers
RealFeel® 31°C
98%Humid
Rain probability: 62%· Expected: 0.5mm this hour
High29°
Low25°
5km/hNWind fromNorth· Max 13
Light Breeze · Gusts 38 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Drizzle
Fri, Sep 1110:30 PMNight
12h 10m daylight today24h view
Sunrise7:10 AMDawn 6:40 AM
Total daylight12h 10mNoon 1:15 PMTotal 12h 10m
Sunset7:20 PMDusk 7:50 PM
NowDrizzle+26°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UVAQI 48 · Good

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
5 km/h
N · Light Breeze · Max 13 km/h
Humidity
98 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
5 km
Moderate
Pressure
1011 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
25°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

29°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 29°C.

27 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-28: 31°C31°2026-08-29: 31°C31°2026-08-30: 31°C31°2026-08-31: 31°C31°2026-09-01: 31°C31°2026-09-02: 31°C31°2026-09-03: 30°C30°2026-09-04: 30°C30°2026-09-05: 30°C30°2026-09-06: 30°C30°2026-09-07: 31°C31°2026-09-08: 29°C29°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 8 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

High humidity (98%) combined with the heat means it will feel more uncomfortable than the air temperature alone suggests — stay hydrated if you're active outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in George Town?

The hottest month in George Town is typically March, with daytime highs averaging around 31°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.2°C (77°F).

What is the coldest month in George Town?

The coldest month in George Town is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 24.5°C (76°F) and daytime highs near 29.9°C (86°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does George Town have a rainy season?

George Town doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. October is the wettest month on average (about 427 mm), while February is the driest (about 125 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit George Town?

The best time to visit George Town is typically December to March, when daytime highs average a comfortable 30.3°C (87°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 173 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is George Town's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, George Town's air quality index (AQI) is 48, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.