Perlis, Malaysia
Kangar
Kangar is a town in Perlis, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 48,898 (2005). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population48,898
Local time00:30
6.44° N, 100.20° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes01000, 01007 …October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month289mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kangar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:06 · 19:0311 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:46Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in February
Coolest month24°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthNovember
211 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
32 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
May
Weather in Kangar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 100%
Today23 Oct30°25°14.6 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°22.5 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°29.4 mm
Mon26 Oct26°24°36.8 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°24.4 mm
Wed28 Oct26°24°5.8 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°25.9 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°5.9 mm
When to go to Kangar
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 47 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 48 | 130 | 185 | 199 | 165 | 193 | 215 | 263 | 289 | 211 | 104 |
| Wet days | 11 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 22 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kangar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kangar
Outdoors around Kangar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
View Point Gunung MedanViewpoints
4.8 kmTaman Ular dan Reptilia Sungai Batu PahatZoos
8.1 kmKelab Golf PutraGolf courses
8.5 kmNature around Kangar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kangar
Universities and research institutes
Kolej Vokasional KangarUniversity or college · founded 1973
Institute of Teacher Education, Perlis CampusUniversity or college · founded 1999
Politeknik Tuanku Syed SirajuddinUniversity or college · founded 2003
Kolej Komuniti Arau Cawangan KangarUniversity or college · founded 2018
Towns and villages around Kangar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Taman Ira0.4 kmTaman Indra0.5 kmKampung Tok Paduka0.8 kmKampung Sena0.8 kmTaman Bukit Kaya1 kmKampung Bakau1.2 kmKampung Peng Asam Kalan1.2 kmTaman Koperasi1.5 kmTaman Perlis1.6 kmKampung Bintong1.9 kmKampung Boroh Temak1.9 kmKampung Behor Temak2.1 kmKampung Padang Behor2.2 kmKampung Kerangi2.2 kmTaman Sri Pilihan2.3 kmKampung Telok Kachang2.3 kmTaman Dato Setia2.3 kmKampung Guar Syed Alwi2.4 kmKampung Lin2.6 kmKampung Behor Ganchiar2.6 kmKampung Behor Gandin2.7 kmKampung Kota Keran2.8 kmKampung Kechor2.8 kmKampung Salang2.8 kmKampung Telok Jambu2.9 kmKampung Alor Pulai3.2 kmKampung Nisam3.3 kmKampung Batu Hampar3.4 kmKampung Alor Redis3.4 kmKampung Jarak3.5 kmKampung Behor Janggos3.5 kmKampung Jejawi3.6 kmKampung Belanga Pudak3.6 kmKampung Panggau3.6 kmKampung Hujong Bukit3.7 kmKampung Guar Ujang Batu3.7 kmKampung Sempering3.8 kmKampung Kubang Arang3.8 kmKampung Batu Dua3.8 kmKampung Bakong3.8 kmKampung Behor Gelam3.9 kmKampung Padang Petani3.9 kmKampong Padang Patani3.9 kmAlor Lanchang4 kmKampung Alor Tok Terang4 kmTaman Utara4.1 kmKampung Jejawi Dalam4.1 kmKampung Seriap4.1 kmKampung Behor Pisang4.2 kmKampung Alor Maros4.4 kmKampung Wang Belimbing4.4 kmKampung Telaga Idi4.5 kmKampung Kayang4.5 kmKampung Wang Ulu4.5 kmKampung Tebing Tinggi4.6 kmKampung Sentua4.6 kmAbi4.7 kmKampung Abi4.7 kmKampung Wang Besar4.7 kmKampung Santan4.8 kmKampung Behor Inai4.8 kmKampung Gunong4.8 kmKampung Sentang4.9 kmKampung Behor Chinchar4.9 kmKampung Behor Latch4.9 kmKampung Tanjong Buloh4.9 kmKampung Kurong Batang5 kmKampung Padang Pauh5.1 kmKampung Jejawi Hutan Buloh5.1 kmKampung Padang5.4 kmKampung Wai Besar5.4 kmKampong Wai5.4 kmKampung Bangsa Lebah5.6 kmKampung Binjal5.6 kmKampung Behor5.7 kmKampung Surau5.7 kmKampung Behor Mengkuang5.7 kmKampung Keriang Dan5.8 kmKampung Kubang Gajah5.8 kmKampung Titi Serong5.8 km
Kangar from above
Around Kangar20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Thale Ban National ParkNature8.0 kmPerlis RiverNature8.6 kmKelam CaveNature23 kmTimah Tasoh DamNature14 kmTham Ka YangNature12 kmPantai Peranginan Sungai BerembangNature12 kmTammalang IslandNature19 kmKo PratmanaNature12 kmKota Kayang MuseumMuseum6.2 kmArauStation7.8 kmBukit KetriStation11 kmKodiangStation14 kmTerminal Feri Kuala PerlisFerry port9.2 kmTammalang PierFerry port18 kmKuala PerlisPlace8.6 kmSatunPlace25 kmKodiangPlace13 kmKuala SanglangPlace20 kmAlor SetarPlace40 kmKuahPlace41 km
Postal codes
0100001007010090150001502–0150601508015120151401516–015180152401529015320153801540015510155601560015640157001572015760157801586015900159201594015960159801600016040160601608–0161001612016140162201626016280163401644016460164801660016640167001672–01673016760168001694
Getting to Kangar
Sultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
36 kmLangkawi International AirportLGK
53 kmHat Yai International AirportHDY
59 kmArauRailway station
7.8 kmBukit KetriRailway station
11 kmKodiangRailway station
14 kmTerminal Feri Kuala PerlisLangkawi
9.2 kmTammalang PierLangkawi
18 kmPlaces near Kangar
Places with a climate like Kangar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kangar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kangar.
What is the hottest month in Kangar?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Kangar?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kangar?
November is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kangar?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Kangar?
Kangar has 57 postal codes: 01000, 01007, 01009, 01500, 01502–01506, 01508, 01512, 01514, 01516–01518, 01524, 01529, 01532 ….