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Kota Bharu weather in March (Kelantan, Malaysia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kota Bharu this March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Kota Bharu includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 31°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Kota Bharu in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 209 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kota Bharu climate page with graphs.

 

Kota Bharu, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in March

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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