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Alor Setar weather in May (Kedah, Malaysia)

What should you pack for a trip to Alor Setar in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Alor Setar usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 32°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 26°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Alor Setar in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Alor Setar. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alor Setar climate page with graphs.

 

Alor Setar, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 246 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
* Data from: Langkawi, Malaysia (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in May

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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