Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Kota Bharu, Malaysia in December
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 558mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
558mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 558mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°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
December29°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December558mm average rain
December is one of Kota Bharu's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.8 hours average sun
December is one of Kota Bharu's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December is below Kota Bharu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December50 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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