When is the best time to go to Alor Setar

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Alor Setar, Malaysia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Alor Setar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Alor Setar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Alor Setar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 50mm 8.3hrs 12.6hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Alor Setar during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alor Setar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Alor Setar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in January »

February

Alor Setar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 57mm 8.7hrs 12.6hrs

February in Alor Setar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alor Setar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Alor Setar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in February »

March

Alor Setar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 114mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Alor Setar is characteristically very hot, humid and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Alor Setar.

March is in the spring in Alor Setar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in March »

April

Alor Setar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 191mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

Alor Setar's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Alor Setar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in April »

May

Alor Setar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 244mm 7.1hrs 13.1hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Alor Setar and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Alor Setar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 244mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in May »

June

Alor Setar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 202mm 7hrs 12.6hrs

Alor Setar's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Alor Setar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in June »

July

Alor Setar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 214mm 7hrs 12.6hrs

July in Alor Setar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Alor Setar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in July »

August

Alor Setar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 233mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Alor Setar is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Alor Setar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 233mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in August »

September

Alor Setar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 314mm 6.1hrs 13hrs

Alor Setar's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Alor Setar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 314mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in September »

October

Alor Setar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 337mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Alor Setar and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Alor Setar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 337mm 13.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in October »

November

Alor Setar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 233mm 6.3hrs 12.6hrs

November in Alor Setar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alor Setar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Alor Setar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 233mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in November »

December

Alor Setar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 88mm 6.9hrs 12.6hrs

December in Alor Setar is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Alor Setar.

December is in the winter in Alor Setar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Alor Setar with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Alor Setar weather in December »

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Alor Setar weather stats

Alor Setar weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33.5°C 92.3°F
Driest month: January 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: February 8.7hrs
Coldest month: December 31.1°C 88°F
Wettest month: October 337mm 13.3ins
Warmest sea: May 30.4°C 86.7°F
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