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Kota Bharu weather in March (Kelantan, Malaysia)

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

Temperatures

In March, Kota Bharu tends to experience 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.

Precipitation

Kota Bharu in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 209 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 2 m/s during March. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

Average water temperature in March

At 28°C, the water offers pleasant conditions that are suitable for various water activities and extended swimming sessions.

For Kota Bharu itself, January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Kota Bharu's climate page.

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 2 m/s  
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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Kota Bharu's climate page.

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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