Alor Setar Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Alor Setar remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in February to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Alor Setar has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2337 mm (92 in) of rainfall annually. The seasons in Alor Setar bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 324 mm (13 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 59 mm (2.3 in) over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Alor Setar Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alor Setar.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year