Kuala Terengganu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Kuala Terengganu is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kuala Terengganu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in May to a comfortable 29°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kuala Terengganu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2832 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kuala Terengganu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 467 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 133 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kuala Terengganu 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
In Kuala Terengganu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per average day. 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 relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kuala Terengganu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January, February and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia
Kuala Terengganu has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.The average rainfall figures in Kuala Terengganu 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 March 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 February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 467 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 133 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 261 hours of sunshine.
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