Kota Bharu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kota Bharu has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kota Bharu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in May to a comfortable 29°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 25°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kota Bharu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2410 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kota Bharu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 436 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 98 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kota Bharu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kota Bharu enjoys sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 7.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C in January to 30°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 82%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kota Bharu in Malaysia
Kota Bharu has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Kota Bharu occurs in the months of January, August, September, October, November and December.
May has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 436 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 98 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 216 hours of sunshine.
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