Climate Insights for Alor Setar

The climate in Alor Setar is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,415 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alor Setar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alor Setar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alor Setar is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 95.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Alor Setar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alor Setar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Alor Setar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Alor Setar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Alor Setar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,415 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 342 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 52 mm. That's 291 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Alor Setar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 in. That's 11.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Alor Setar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Alor Setar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alor Setar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alor Setar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.