Climate of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Kota Bharu (Kelantan, Malaysia). Population approximately 505,583.
Located in Kelantan, Malaysia, Kota Bharu has a tropical climate. Population approximately 505,583. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 70 mm / 2.8 in (February) to 589 mm / 23.2 in (December) — about 2628 mm / 103.5 in across the year. Kota Bharu is the capital of Kelantan. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kota Bharu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9°C78.6°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 27.3°C81.1°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.2°C81°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 555 mm21.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 589 mm23.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kota Bharu's warmest month is May at an average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 70 mm / 2.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu, in Kelantan, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2628 mm / 103.5 in, with the wettest month being December (589 mm / 23.2 in) and the driest February (70 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Kota Bharu in May?
The average temperature in Kota Bharu in May is 28.3°C / 82.9°F, with rainfall of about 134 mm / 5.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kota Bharu?
The driest month in Kota Bharu is February, with about 70 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Kota Bharu?
The wettest month in Kota Bharu is December, with approximately 589 mm / 23.2 in of average monthly rainfall.