Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
September verdict
Kota Bharu, Malaysia in September
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 242mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
242mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 242mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h 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
September32°C average high
September 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
September242mm average rain
September sits near Kota Bharu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September6.4 hours average sun
September 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
September30°C average sea
September 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
September55 weather score
September scores below Kota Bharu's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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