Pahang weather in December
Considering a trip to Pahang this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Pahang in December?
Pahang is a region in Malaysia. December in Pahang generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Brinchang at 28°C to very warm in Mentekab at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mentekab and 20°C in Brinchang. During this period, Kuantan experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mentekab with an average of 200 mm to heavy rainfall in Cherating with 493 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kuantan. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 121 hours of sunlight expected in Kuantan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Pahang for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pahang climate page.
Where to go in Pahang in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in Pahang
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Pahang?
Average weather in Kuantan
In December Kuantan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Tanah Rata
In December Tanah Rata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Brinchang
In December Brinchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Jerantut
In December Jerantut generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Cherating
In December Cherating generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pahang, in Malaysia.
Is December the best time to visit Pahang?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Pahang with often poor weather in Kuantan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly tolerable weather in Kuantan. On the other hand, the months of May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Pahang.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.