Kuantan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Kuantan is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in May, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 30°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kuantan is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2675 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 350 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 103 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 87%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 83%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
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3 m/s
The best time of year to visit Kuantan in Malaysia
Kuantan has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 33°C.The average rainfall figures in Kuantan are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose April which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 350 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 103 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 183 hours of sunshine.
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