Climate of Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Kuantan (Pahang, Malaysia). Population approximately 366,229.
Located in Pahang, Malaysia, Kuantan has a tropical climate. Population approximately 366,229. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 160 mm / 6.3 in (July) to 659 mm / 25.9 in (December) — about 3031 mm / 119.3 in across the year. Kuantan is the capital of Pahang. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kuantan's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.6°C78.1°F | 332 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.5°C81.5°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.5°C81.5°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.1°C80.8°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 262 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 403 mm15.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 659 mm25.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kuantan?
Kuantan does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kuantan's warmest month is May at an average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and its driest month is July with about 160 mm / 6.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kuantan?
Kuantan, in Pahang, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 3031 mm / 119.3 in, with the wettest month being December (659 mm / 25.9 in) and the driest July (160 mm / 6.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Kuantan in May?
The average temperature in Kuantan in May is 27.7°C / 81.9°F, with rainfall of about 176 mm / 6.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kuantan?
The driest month in Kuantan is July, with about 160 mm / 6.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Kuantan?
The wettest month in Kuantan is December, with approximately 659 mm / 25.9 in of average monthly rainfall.