Climate Insights for Kuala Pahang

Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

Hottest
May
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
26°C low78°F low
Wettest
December
508 mm rain20 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kuala Pahang is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,808 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Pahang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Pahang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kuala Pahang is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 110.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Pahang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Pahang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°FebMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Kuala Pahang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Kuala Pahang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 379mmFebPrecipitation: 196mmMarPrecipitation: 168mmAprPrecipitation: 181mmMayPrecipitation: 179mmJunPrecipitation: 131mmJulPrecipitation: 106mmAugPrecipitation: 128mmSepPrecipitation: 138mmOctPrecipitation: 211mmNovPrecipitation: 485mmDecPrecipitation: 508mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14.9inFebPrecipitation: 7.7inMarPrecipitation: 6.6inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 7.1inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inAugPrecipitation: 5inSepPrecipitation: 5.4inOctPrecipitation: 8.3inNovPrecipitation: 19.1inDecPrecipitation: 20in
Precipitation

Kuala Pahang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,808 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 234 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 508 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 106 mm. That's 403 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kuala Pahang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 110.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 20 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.2 in. That's 15.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Kuala Pahang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Kuala Pahang is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuala Pahang 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 Kuala Pahang 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
23 km/h14 mph
379 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
23 km/h14 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
131 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
29 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
485 mm19.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h13 mph
508 mm20 in
0 cm0 in