Climate Insights for Kota Bharu

The climate in Kota Bharu is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,908 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kota Bharu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kota Bharu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kota Bharu is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 114.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Kota Bharu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kota Bharu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kota Bharu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Kota Bharu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Kota Bharu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,908 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 242 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 529 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 78 mm. That's 451 mm less than November, the wettest month. 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.Kota Bharu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 114.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 20.8 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.1 in. That's 17.8 in less than November, the wettest month. 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.

Kota Bharu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Kota Bharu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kota Bharu 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kota Bharu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.