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When to go · Air Itam

Air Itam in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Sep–Nov (wettest); Chinese New Year week for crowds at Kek Lok Si.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
21
Crowds
Low
Malaysia overall
Prices
Low
Malaysia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Air Itam

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Sep–Nov (wettest); Chinese New Year week for crowds at Kek Lok Si.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Air ItamHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 21 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall
Low
Prices · Malaysia overall
Low

Malaysia overall: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Air Itam, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 21

    Jan: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 1

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Sep–Nov (wettest); Chinese New Year week for crowds at Kek Lok Si.

January: Inside Air Itam's best window: Dec–Mar (drier); any month works if you start early.

Air Itam: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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