Climate normals · 1970–2000
Alor Setar Climate
Alor Setar is a city in Malaysia (02) with a population of about 417,800. Its average annual temperature is 27.8°C (82°F), with roughly 2189 mm of rain per year.
27.8°C
Avg Temp
2189
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Alor Setar Climate
Alor Setar has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and receives about 2189 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.8°C
Avg Temp
2189
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 39 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 63 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 115 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 196 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 236 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 168 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 218 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 211 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 296 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 328 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 236 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 83 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Alor Setar
The most comfortable months to visit Alor Setar are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 34°C high). The coldest is December (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Alor Setar are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Alor Setar, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C and about 2189 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Alor Setar average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.