Normal weather for Kota Bharu in May
It's hot in May in Kota Bharu with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
In May, there is an average of 98 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
May is a great month to be in Kota Bharu for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Kota Bharu in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
98 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 8 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of May
The month of May starts in Kota Bharu with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kota Bharu will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Temperature records
With 36°C, Kota Bharu hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kota Bharu
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kota Bharu, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kota Bharu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kota Bharu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Kota Bharu.
Daily UV Index in May in Kota Bharu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kota Bharu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kota Bharu Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kota Bharu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kota Bharu Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kota Bharu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kota Bharu
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Average Weather in Kota Bharu by Month
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