Kedah Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kedah, Malaysia in October.

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Pantai Cenang Kuah Kampung Padang Masirat Alor Setar

Considering a trip to Kedah, Malaysia this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kedah in October

Kedah, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. October in Kedah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Teluk Datai at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Sungai Petani at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Sungai Petani and 26°C (79°F) in Teluk Datai. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Kedah, Malaysia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Changlun with an average of 293 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Kulim with 360 mm (14 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Pantai Cenang.

Explore Kedah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kedah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pantai Cenang)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kedah in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kedah.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kedah

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Kedah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kedah (October)

Precipitation variation in Kedah (October)

Pantai Cenang

In October Pantai Cenang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
317 mm (12 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pantai Cenang →

Kuah

In October Kuah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
304 mm (12 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuah →

Kampung Padang Masirat

In October Kampung Padang Masirat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
315 mm (12 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kampung Padang Masirat →

Alor Setar

In October Alor Setar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
324 mm (13 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alor Setar →

Sungai Petani

In October Sungai Petani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
161 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
330 mm (13 in)
300 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sungai Petani →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kedah in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pantai Cenang 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Kuah 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 304 mm (12 in)
Kampung Padang Masirat 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 315 mm (12 in)
Alor Setar 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 324 mm (13 in)
Sungai Petani 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 330 mm (13 in)
Changlun 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 293 mm (12 in)

Kedah weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kedah, Malaysia in October?

In October, Kedah, Malaysia generally has poor weather conditions. Pantai Cenang sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Kedah, Malaysia in October?

Daytime temperatures in Pantai Cenang peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in October, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Kedah, Malaysia get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pantai Cenang records an average of 317 mm (12 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Kedah, Malaysia.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kedah, Malaysia?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Kedah, Malaysia with often poor weather in Pantai Cenang.

Generally speaking, January and February provide tolerable weather in Pantai Cenang. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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