Kuantan weather in March (Pahang, Malaysia)

What should you pack for a trip to Kuantan in March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Kuantan usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 32°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 24°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kuantan in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 179 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a prime time 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 March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 179 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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