Hotels in Kedah, Malaysia

Kedah is a state on Malaysia's northwest coast, famous as the country's 'rice bowl' for its endless green paddy fields and home to the Langkawi archipelago. The tropical climate stays warm year-round, ranging from the mid-70s to low 90s F (mid-20s to low 30s C), with a dry season from November to March that's perfect for island-hopping around Langkawi's beaches or visiting the ancient Bujang Valley temples, while the wetter months from April to October offer lower prices and lush scenery for cycling through the paddy fields near Alor Setar. If you want soft sand and watersports like jet-skiing at Pantai Cenang on Langkawi, come during the dry northwest monsoon; if you prefer quieter cultural spots and cheaper stays, the rainy southwest monsoon from June to September still lets you explore the 2,500-year-old Sungai Batu ruins in short bursts of sun.