Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Alor Setar, Malaysia in March
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
114mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
68
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Alor Setar, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March34°C average high
March is one of Alor Setar's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March114mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Alor Setar's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.7 hours average sun
March is brighter than Alor Setar's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March30°C average sea
March is close to Alor Setar's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March68 weather score
March scores above Alor Setar's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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