Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Kota Bharu, Malaysia in March
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°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
March31°C average high
March is close to Kota Bharu's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March93mm average rain
March is one of Kota Bharu's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8 hours average sun
March is one of Kota Bharu's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March29°C average sea
March 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
March74 weather score
March is one of Kota Bharu's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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