Climate of Kedah, Malaysia
Area-weighted average across Kedah. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kedah, a subdivision of Malaysia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26°C / 78.8°F in December to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in April, with rainfall from 71 mm / 2.8 in to 346 mm / 13.6 in depending on the season (2294 mm / 90.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C79.2°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 27.3°C81.1°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.5°C81.5°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 190 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.3°C79.3°F | 271 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 346 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.2°C79.2°F | 266 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26°C78.8°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kedah?
Kedah, Malaysia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is January at 71 mm / 2.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kedah?
Kedah, Malaysia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26°C / 78.8°F in December to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2294 mm / 90.3 in, with the wettest month being October (346 mm / 13.6 in) and the driest January (71 mm / 2.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kedah?
The hottest month in Kedah is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Kedah?
The coldest month in Kedah is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
When does it rain most in Kedah?
The wettest month in Kedah is October, averaging about 346 mm / 13.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 71 mm / 2.8 in.