AI-generatedAlor Setar at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 35°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 2,180 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Alor Setar
Alor Setar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while November is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Alor Setar is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Alor Setar
The best time to visit Alor Setar is in January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to February. From January to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to November; the wettest month is October with 290 mm.
Alor Setar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alor Setar in the dry season
Dec – Apr
Poor
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Alor Setar in the rainy season
May – Nov
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 176 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
07:0419:04
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:32 · evening 18:36–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:51 · evening 19:17–19:25
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Alor Setar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Alor Setar in October?
In October, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 290 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min07:04 – 19:04
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 89 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Alor Setar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Alor Setar: score 44 against 29. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January. January has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.6° | 28.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 290 mm | 48 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Alor Setar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January33° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In January, Alor Setar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Alor Setar – and yet one of the best months here.
Alor Setar in January38February35° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In February, Alor Setar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in February18March35° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In March, Alor Setar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 124 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in March22April33° · Sea 31° · 6.3 h
In April, Alor Setar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 195 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in April23May33° · Sea 31° · 5.7 h
In May, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 233 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in May28June32° · Sea 31° · 5.9 h
In June, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in June29July32° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In July, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 186 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in July30August32° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In August, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 242 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in August29September31° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In September, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 257 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in September29October31° · Sea 30° · 4.5 h
In October, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 290 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in October31November31° · Sea 30° · 4.7 h
In November, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 245 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in November38December31° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In December, Alor Setar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 127 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alor Setar.
Alor Setar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alor Setar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in December (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 361 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 44 | 33° | 24° | 28.5° | 6.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 35° | 24° | 28.8° | 7.3 h | 8 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 35° | 25° | 29.6° | 6.9 h | 17 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 33° | 25° | 30.5° | 6.3 h | 25 | 195 |
| MayMay | 23 | 33° | 25° | 30.7° | 5.7 h | 26 | 233 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 32° | 25° | 30.6° | 5.9 h | 22 | 182 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 32° | 24° | 30.3° | 5.8 h | 23 | 186 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 32° | 24° | 30.3° | 5.5 h | 25 | 242 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 31° | 24° | 29.9° | 5.0 h | 26 | 257 |
| OctoberOct | 29 | 31° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.5 h | 29 | 290 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 31° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.7 h | 25 | 245 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 31° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.2 h | 15 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Alor Setar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.2 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Alor Setar ranges from 28.5 °C in January to 30.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.1 and 31.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.5° | 30.0° | 31.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.7° | 30.1° | 31.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.6° | 30.0° | 31.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.3° | 29.8° | 30.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.3° | 29.8° | 30.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.9° | 29.5° | 30.3° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.2° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Alor Setar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Alor Setar, 38 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Alor Setar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alor Setar has about 29 rainy days with 290 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Alor Setar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Alor Setar
How breezy and how cloudy Alor Setar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alor Setar typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 89 % of the sky over Alor Setar: mostly overcast, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alor Setar
How often the day gets hot in Alor Setar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alor Setar has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Alor Setar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Alor Setar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alor Setar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 21).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,220 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Alor Setar vs Langkawi (Kuah)
In October the holiday weather in Alor Setar and Langkawi (Kuah) is about equally good (score 29 vs 32). During the day it is about as warm in Langkawi (Kuah) as in Alor Setar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Alor Setar | Langkawi (Kuah) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 |
| Best time | Jan | Jun – Jul, Dec – Feb |
Through the year
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Alor Setar ranks 8 of 22 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 4Port Klang33°30°58
- 5Kuala Terengganu31°29°35
- 6Kota Bharu31°31
- 7Miri31°30°30
- 8Alor SetarThis page31°30°29
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Frequently asked questions about Alor Setar
When is the best time to visit Alor Setar?
The best time to visit Alor Setar is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Alor Setar?
The sea temperature in Alor Setar ranges from 28.5 °C in January to 30.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Alor Setar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Alor Setar?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. November is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Alor Setar?
The rainy season is from May to November; the wettest month is October with 290 mm. The driest month is January with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alor Setar get?
Alor Setar gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.3 hours a day; in October there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Alor Setar in?
Alor Setar is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Alor Setar?
A nonstop flight from London to Alor Setar takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,220 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Alor Setar?
Alor Setar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 24, summer holidays 30, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 41.