Kelantan Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kelantan, Malaysia in March.

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Kota Bharu Gua Musang Tumpat Wakaf Che Yeh

Thinking about venturing to Kelantan, Malaysia this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kelantan in March

Kelantan, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. March in Kelantan generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Kota Bharu to 33°C (91°F) in Gua Musang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Gua Musang and 25°C (77°F) in Kota Bharu. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kelantan, Malaysia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tumpat with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Pulai with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Kota Bharu sees around 209 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Kelantan in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kelantan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kelantan

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Kelantan, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kelantan (March)

Precipitation variation in Kelantan (March)

Kota Bharu

In March Kota Bharu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
209 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kota Bharu →

Gua Musang

In March Gua Musang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Gua Musang →

Tumpat

In March Tumpat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
209 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Tumpat →

Wakaf Che Yeh

In March Wakaf Che Yeh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
209 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Wakaf Che Yeh →

Pulai

In March Pulai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
166 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Pulai →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kelantan, in Malaysia.

In our records: Malaysia March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Malaysia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Malaysia dropped to 10°C (50°F) in Kuala Terengganu on March 14, 2020.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kelantan in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kota Bharu 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Gua Musang 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Tumpat 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Wakaf Che Yeh 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Pulai 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)

Kelantan weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kelantan, Malaysia in March?

March in Kelantan, Malaysia brings unpleasant weather. In Kota Bharu, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Kelantan, Malaysia in March?

Daytime temperatures in Kota Bharu peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in March, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Kelantan, Malaysia get a lot of rain in March?

Kelantan, Malaysia sees substantial rainfall in March. Kota Bharu typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Kelantan, Malaysia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kota Bharu, March might be a good time to visit Kelantan, Malaysia.

On average, the best time to visit Kelantan, Malaysia is in January with generally pleasant weather in Kota Bharu. In contrast, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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