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Best time to visit George Town

Go inJanuary–February and July

December to February is the driest period.

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George Town month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed32°CSome rainModerateAverage–
FebruaryMixed32°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciestChinese New Year
MarchMixed33°CSome rainModerateAverage–
AprilPoor33°CWetModerateAverage–
MayPoor32°CVery wetModerateAverage–
JunePoor32°CVery wetModerateAverage–
JulyMixed31°CWetModerateAverageGeorge Town Festival
AugustMixed31°CWetModerateAverage–
SeptemberPoor31°CVery wetModerateAverage–
OctoberPoor31°CVery wetModerateAverage–
NovemberPoor31°CVery wetModerateAverage–
DecemberPoor31°CWetPeak crowdsPriciest–

Festivals, events and seasons in George Town

  • February🎉 Chinese New YearLantern-lit clan houses and temples.
  • July🎉 George Town FestivalArts festival in July.

Good to know

  • Crowds and prices peak in February and December, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in May–June and September–November.

George Town is famous for its street art and murals.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit George Town?

The best time to visit George Town is January–February and July. December to February is the driest period.

What is the cheapest time to fly to George Town?

Fares to George Town stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is George Town busiest?

George Town is busiest in February and December.

What is the weather like in George Town?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and July the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is April–December.

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