AI-generatedKangar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 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
- 8 m
Climate in Kangar
Kangar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while December is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Kangar is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kangar
The best time to visit Kangar is from December to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to February. From February 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.
Kangar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kangar in the dry season
Dec – Apr
Good
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Kangar in the rainy season
May – Nov
Good
- 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
Feb – 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: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
07:0519:04
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 06:52–07:33 · evening 18:37–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:52 · 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 Kangar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Kangar in October?
In October, Kangar 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 4.5 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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min07:05 – 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 35 %99 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
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 Kangar
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 Kangar: score 77 against 65. 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 | 65 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 28.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 290 mm | 48 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kangar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January33° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h
In January, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °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 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in January72February34° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In February, Kangar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in February57March35° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In March, Kangar 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in March59April34° · Sea 31° · 6.3 h
In April, Kangar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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 a so-so month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in April60May33° · Sea 31° · 5.7 h
In May, Kangar 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. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in May64June32° · Sea 31° · 5.8 h
In June, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 5.8 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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in June66July32° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In July, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in July66August31° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In August, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in August66September31° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In September, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in September65October31° · Sea 30° · 4.5 h
In October, Kangar 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 4.5 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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in October66November31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In November, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °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 a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in November72December31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In December, Kangar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 127 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Kangar.
Kangar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kangar
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 January (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 364 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 | 77 | 33° | 24° | 28.4° | 6.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 34° | 24° | 28.8° | 7.3 h | 8 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 35° | 25° | 29.6° | 6.9 h | 17 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 34° | 25° | 30.5° | 6.3 h | 25 | 195 |
| MayMay | 60 | 33° | 25° | 30.7° | 5.7 h | 26 | 233 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 32° | 25° | 30.5° | 5.8 h | 22 | 182 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 32° | 25° | 30.3° | 5.8 h | 23 | 186 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 31° | 25° | 30.2° | 5.5 h | 25 | 242 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.0 h | 26 | 257 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 31° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.5 h | 29 | 290 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 31° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.7 h | 25 | 245 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 31° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.3 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
Sea temperature in Kangar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kangar ranges from 28.4 °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 March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.2 and 31.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.5° | 29.9° | 31.1° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.7° | 30.2° | 31.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.5° | 30.0° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.3° | 29.8° | 30.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.9° | 29.5° | 30.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kangar
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 Kangar, 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
Rain in Kangar: 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, Kangar has about 29 rainy days with 290 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kangar
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 April (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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kangar
How breezy and how cloudy Kangar 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 Kangar 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 Kangar: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Kangar
How often the day gets hot in Kangar (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, Kangar 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 Kangar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kangar 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.
Kangar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 58).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 45 min
- Distance
- 10,180 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.
Good to know: Malaysia
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Language
- Malay
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +60
- Emergency number
- 999
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kangar compared
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Kangar vs Alor Setar
In October the holiday weather in Kangar and Alor Setar is about equally good (score 65 vs 67). During the day it is about as warm in Alor Setar as in Kangar. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kangar | Alor Setar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 29 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Kangar ranks 5 of 31 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Lahad Datu31°30°67
- 4Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 5KangarThis page31°30°65
- 6Port Dickson32°30°63
- 7Limbang32°30°63
- 8Port Klang33°30°58
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Frequently asked questions about Kangar
When is the best time to visit Kangar?
The best time to visit Kangar is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kangar?
The sea temperature in Kangar ranges from 28.4 °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 Kangar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Kangar?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Kangar?
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 Kangar get?
Kangar 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 Kangar in?
Kangar is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kangar?
A nonstop flight from London to Kangar takes about 12 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Kangar?
Kangar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 61, summer holidays 66, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 75.