Climate of Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Alor Setar (Kedah, Malaysia). Population approximately 336,475.
Located in Kedah, Malaysia, Alor Setar has a tropical climate. Population approximately 336,475. Monthly average temperatures range from 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in April, with rainfall varying from 44 mm / 1.7 in (January) to 335 mm / 13.2 in (October) — about 2255 mm / 88.8 in across the year. Alor Setar is the capital of Kedah. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Alor Setar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6°C81.7°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| February | 28.4°C83.1°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 28.7°C83.7°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.8°C83.8°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 229 mm9″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 216 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.3°C81.1°F | 306 mm12″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 335 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.3°C81.1°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Alor Setar?
Alor Setar does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Alor Setar's warmest month is April at an average of 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 44 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Alor Setar?
Alor Setar, in Kedah, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2255 mm / 88.8 in, with the wettest month being October (335 mm / 13.2 in) and the driest January (44 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Alor Setar in April?
The average temperature in Alor Setar in April is 28.8°C / 83.8°F, with rainfall of about 197 mm / 7.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Alor Setar?
The driest month in Alor Setar is January, with about 44 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Alor Setar?
The wettest month in Alor Setar is October, with approximately 335 mm / 13.2 in of average monthly rainfall.