Climate Insights for Gua Musang

The climate in Gua Musang is cold. The average annual temperature is -36°C and approximately 28mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11mm of rainfall. Gua Musang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperatures in Gua Musang vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -27°C with a mean of -28°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -48°C and an average temperature of -47°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Gua Musang is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 28mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 28cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Gua Musang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Gua Musang, which began on June 21, 2026. Gua Musang sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in January at around -27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -48°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gua Musang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.