Climate Insights for Kuantan

The climate in Kuantan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,687 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuantan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuantan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kuantan is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 105.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Kuantan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuantan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kuantan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Kuantan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Kuantan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,687 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 224 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 408 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 119 mm. That's 289 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kuantan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.1 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4.7 in. That's 11.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Kuantan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/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 12km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Kuantan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph 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 8mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuantan 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 Kuantan 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.