Kuala Terengganu weather in December (Terengganu, Malaysia)

Is Kuala Terengganu a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Kuala Terengganu typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Though it’s the cooler month of the year, the weather remains warm. Ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Precipitation

Kuala Terengganu in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 467 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Climate data suggests that about 22 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kuala Terengganu. February, March, April, May, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kuala Terengganu climate page with graphs.

 

Kuala Terengganu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 467 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kuala Trenganu, Malaysia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in December

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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