Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Kota Bharu, Malaysia in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h 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
May33°C average high
May is one of Kota Bharu's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May143mm average rain
May 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
May7.3 hours average sun
May is brighter than Kota Bharu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Kota Bharu's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May 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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