When to go · Alor Setar
Alor Setar in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (drier, less haze)). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- High
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- High
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GoodMalaysia month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (drier, less haze)). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
Weather in August
- Alor SetarHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 15 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- High
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- High
Malaysia overall: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast