Alor Setar Travel Guide
Malaysia
Alor Setar is a Malaysian city with a population of 217,368, located in the northern part of the country. It is in Malaysia Time, the same time zone used nationally.
Travellers arriving by air use Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Alor Setar, so the city is better suited to inland sightseeing than to a beach-focused stay.
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Weather in Alor Setar
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Know before you go
Pays in MYR
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +60
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.
Best time to visit Alor Setar
Jan
32°13Feb
34°14Mar
34°19Apr
32°27May
31°27Jun
31°21Jul
31°20Aug
30°27Sep
30°24Oct
30°29Nov
30°28Dec
31°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Alor Setar
Pantai Peranginan Sungai Berembang
34.6 km away
Things to do in Alor Setar
Darul Aman Stadium
stadium arena
1.1 km
Menara Alor Setar
monument
0.2 km
Balai Seni Negeri
theatre venue
0.9 km
Stadium Sultan Abdul Halim
soccer stadium
2.7 km
Wat Nikrodharam Buddist Temple
buddhist place of worship
0.5 km
Muzium Negeri Kedah
history museum
1.1 km
Church of St Michael Alor Setar (1925)
roman catholic place of worship
1.3 km
Taman Jubli Emas, Alor Setar
park
4 km
Getting there
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · 7.9 km
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