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When to go · Alor Setar

Alor Setar in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Sep–Oct (heaviest rain), Mar–Apr (haze risk).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C / 24°C
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Medium
Malaysia overall
Prices
Medium
Malaysia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Alor Setar

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Sep–Oct (heaviest rain), Mar–Apr (haze risk).

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Alor SetarHighs around 32 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall
Medium
Prices · Malaysia overall
Medium

Malaysia overall: Perhentian and Redang at their best; Borneo drying out.

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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