What’s the climate like in Kota Bharu?
The current climate of Kota Bharu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kota Bharu in recent years was 36°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in November 2017.
On average, Kota Bharu receives 2205 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Malaysia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, or have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Best time to visit Kota Bharu?
The best time to visit Kota Bharu for sunny weather is February through May. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kota Bharu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kota Bharu
The climate table of Kota Bharu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 143 | 69 | 38 | 64 | 99 | 150 | 124 | 159 | 170 | 185 | 545 | 459 |
| UV Index | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in April, May, June and July
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January, February, November and December
- Precipitation: 2205 mm per year, averaging 184 mm per month
- Driest months: 38 mm in March, 64 mm in April and 69 mm in February
- Wettest months: 545 mm in November, 459 mm in December and 185 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Kota Bharu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kota Bharu
This graph shows how much precipitation Kota Bharu, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kota Bharu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kota Bharu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kota Bharu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kota Bharu by Month
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