Alor Setar in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
26Rainy days (243 mm)
12:17 hDaylight
07:06Sunrise · 19:23 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 26 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

30° 25° J 31° 25° F 31° 26° M 30° 26° A 30° 26° M 30° 26° J 29° 26° J 29° 26° A 29° 26° S 29° 25° O 29° 25° N 29° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 30°C25°C53 mm 9– – 7.4
February 31°C25°C60 mm 10– – 7.1
March 31°C26°C134 mm 19– – 5.8
April 30°C26°C193 mm 25– – 5.7
May 30°C26°C243 mm 26– – 5.8
June 30°C26°C185 mm 22– – 5.8
July 29°C26°C188 mm 22– – 6.0
August 29°C26°C233 mm 25– – 6.0
September 29°C26°C259 mm 26– – 6.1
October 29°C25°C320 mm 28– – 6.1
November 29°C25°C233 mm 25– – 6.1
December 29°C25°C127 mm 16– – 6.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Alor Setar in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 26°C.

When is the best time to visit Alor Setar?

The best months are January, February.