Kedah is one of several regions in Malaysia, with temperatures that range from 30°C (86°F) in October to 32°C (90°F) during the peak of February. We've based our full climate overview on data from Pantai Cenang, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In Kedah, particularly in Pantai Cenang, temperatures are consistently high throughout the year, with average maximum temperatures always above 30°C (86°F).
February, March and April are generally the hottest months of the year.
Precipitation in Kedah varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 316 mm (12 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 50 mm (2 in). The region experiences its rainy season during May, July, August, September, October and November, when monthly rainfall can range from 195 mm (7.7 in) to 316 mm (12 in).