When to go · Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru in August

Good month. Outside the best window (All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: High; Malaysia overall
Prices: High; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodMalaysia month rating

Outside the best window (All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

Johor BahruHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall: High
Prices · Malaysia overall: High

Malaysia overall: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Johor Bahru, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 15
Jan: 15
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1

August: Outside the best window (All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.

January: Inside Johor Bahru's best window: All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan.

Johor Bahru: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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