Climate of Kelantan, Malaysia
Area-weighted average across Kelantan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kelantan, a subdivision of Malaysia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in May, with rainfall from 102 mm / 4 in to 420 mm / 16.5 in depending on the season (2691 mm / 105.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8°C74.8°F | 209 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.3°C77.5°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 26°C78.8°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.1°C79°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.1°C77.2°F | 306 mm12″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.9°C76.8°F | 375 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.2°C75.6°F | 420 mm16.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kelantan?
Kelantan, Malaysia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 26.1°C / 79°F, and the driest is February at 102 mm / 4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kelantan?
Kelantan, Malaysia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2691 mm / 105.9 in, with the wettest month being December (420 mm / 16.5 in) and the driest February (102 mm / 4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kelantan?
The hottest month in Kelantan is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Kelantan?
The coldest month in Kelantan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
When does it rain most in Kelantan?
The wettest month in Kelantan is December, averaging about 420 mm / 16.5 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 102 mm / 4 in.