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)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 21
- Crowds
- Low
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
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:
- DecemberGreatInside Air Itam's best window: Dec–Mar (drier); any month works if you start early.
- JanuaryGreatInside Air Itam's best window: Dec–Mar (drier); any month works if you start early.
- FebruaryGreatInside Air Itam's best window: Dec–Mar (drier); any month works if you start early.
- MarchGreatInside Air Itam's best window: Dec–Mar (drier); any month works if you start early.
Weather in October
- Air ItamHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 21 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), 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)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
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