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When is the best time to visit Kota Bharu?
In general the best time to visit Kota Bharu is probably June, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, June, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is May, June, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in June and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kota Bharu in different months
This is the average weather in Kota Bharu for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 264 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 406 mm in December.
Climate in Kota Bharu
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kota Bharu for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +90°F | +93°F | +97°F | +95°F | +93°F | +93°F | +95°F | +93°F | +93°F | +95°F | +88°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +82°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +82°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +70°F | +68°F | +75°F | +75°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 88 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 162 | 88 | 100 | 119 | 180 | 171 | 178 | 217 | 245 | 299 | 393 | 406 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kota Bharu during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kota Bharu is June with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +77°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kota Bharu looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kota Bharu is November with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 81%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kota Bharu during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 88 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 28 rainy days and 406 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kota Bharu:
What is the hottest month in Kota Bharu?
The hottest month in Kota Bharu is June with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Kota Bharu?
The coldest month in Kota Bharu is December with minimum temperatures of +77°F.
Is Kota Bharu worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kota Bharu could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kota Bharu?
if you're looking to visit Kota Bharu when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 88 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Kota Bharu
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kota Bharu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
