SeasonMapIpoh weather in September
Malaysia
September in Ipoh: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Ipoh · #1083 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ipoh climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 169 mm / 6.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ipoh in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsNine Emperor Gods Festival, Term-2 break in Malaysia, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ipoh's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherIpoh's best weather comes in January, June and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ipoh in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Transboundary haze
15 Jul – 15 Oct · usuallySmoke seasonSmoke from land clearing across the strait drifts over the peninsula in the drier months, worst in El Nino years. The Kinta valley limestone hills go flat grey and stay that way for days. Source ↗
- Festival
Nine Emperor Gods Festival
20 Sep – 25 Oct · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedNine days of vegetarian food, opera stages and processions around the Tow Boh Keong temple, ending with the send-off to the river. Half the town's hawkers go meat-free with it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ipoh — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ipoh?
Ipoh in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Ipoh?
- September in Ipoh: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 18 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ipoh on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Ipoh in September?
- In September, Ipoh averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 23.3°C, with about 168.7 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ipoh in September?
- Ipoh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in September.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — September
Within 300 km: Penang's Hungry Ghost Festival around 5 Aug – 25 Sep, and Perhentian Islands' Turtle nesting around 1 Apr – 30 Sep.