When to go · Shah Alam

Shah Alam in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (drier); all year is workable). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 17
Crowds: Low; Malaysia overall
Prices: Low; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMalaysia month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (drier); all year is workable). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

Shah AlamHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 17 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 Shah Alam, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Feb: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 17
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Feb: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 1

October: Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (drier); all year is workable). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

February: Inside Shah Alam's best window: Feb–Sep (drier); all year is workable.

Shah Alam: 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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