Climate Insights for Kota Kuala Muda

The climate in Kota Kuala Muda is cold. The average annual temperature is -51°C and approximately 8mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3mm of rainfall. Kota Kuala Muda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between September and December.

Temperatures in Kota Kuala Muda vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -34°C with a mean of -38°C. November brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -69°C and an average temperature of -67°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kota Kuala Muda is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between September and December, totalling around 8cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Kota Kuala Muda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Kota Kuala Muda, which began on June 21, 2026. Kota Kuala Muda 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 -34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near -69°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kota Kuala Muda 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.