Kedah Weather in September

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

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Pantai Cenang Kuah Kampung Padang Masirat Alor Setar

Planning a trip to Kedah, Malaysia this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kedah in September

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Teluk Datai at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Kulim at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kulim and 26°C (79°F) in Teluk Datai. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Kedah, Malaysia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Changlun with an average of 228 mm (9 in) to heavy rainfall in Teluk Datai with 274 mm (11 in).

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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Kedah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kedah (September)

Precipitation variation in Kedah (September)

Pantai Cenang

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°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
233 mm (9.2 in)
257 mm (10 in)
317 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pantai Cenang →

Kuah

In September Kuah 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°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
235 mm (9.3 in)
258 mm (10 in)
304 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuah →

Kampung Padang Masirat

In September Kampung Padang Masirat 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
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
240 mm (9.4 in)
262 mm (10 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kampung Padang Masirat →

Alor Setar

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°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
230 mm (9.1 in)
270 mm (11 in)
324 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alor Setar →

Sungai Petani

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°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
170 hours
167 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
330 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sungai Petani →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kedah, in Malaysia.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pantai Cenang 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Kuah 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 258 mm (10 in)
Kampung Padang Masirat 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 262 mm (10 in)
Alor Setar 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Sungai Petani 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 249 mm (9.8 in)
Changlun 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 228 mm (9 in)

Kedah weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Kedah, Malaysia typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Pantai Cenang average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Pantai Cenang averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pantai Cenang records an average of 257 mm (10 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for Kedah, Malaysia.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Kedah, Malaysia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pantai Cenang, September may not be the ideal time to visit Kedah, Malaysia.

Generally speaking, January and February provide tolerable weather in Pantai Cenang. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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