Average Monthly Sunshine in Kota Bharu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kota Bharu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kota Bharu experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, sees up to 216 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 132 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2164 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Kota Bharu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kota Bharu enjoys an average of 2164 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Kota Bharu’s wettest month, receives 144 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.