Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Kota Bharu, Malaysia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score61Good annual avg
Best months: February, March, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 6.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 2763mm. Sea temperatures average 29°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
2763mm
Annual total
Sun
6.7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
61
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 199mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kota Bharu, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August199mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Kota Bharu's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.7 hours average sun
August sits close to Kota Bharu's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August30°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August59 weather score
August sits close to Kota Bharu's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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