Kuantan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kuantan remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in May, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 30°C (86°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in May to around 23°C (73°F) during January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Kuantan is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2675 mm (105 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 350 mm (14 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less rainfall, with 103 mm (4.1 in) over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kuantan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

While the amount of sunshine in Kuantan varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.1 hours of daily sun in April, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 83%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)