Kuantan weather in December (Pahang, Malaysia)

How is the weather in Kuantan in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Kuantan generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Kuantan in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 350 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 121 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kuantan. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kuantan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 350 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 121 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in December

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia in December and which places have the best weather 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 Kuantan in December?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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