Climate Insights for Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Hottest
May
33°C peak
Coldest
January
24°C low
Wettest
November
373mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2526mm of precipitation falls per year. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° May Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24°
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Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport 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 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 218mm Feb Precipitation: 112mm Mar Precipitation: 104mm Apr Precipitation: 151mm May Precipitation: 202mm Jun Precipitation: 172mm Jul Precipitation: 153mm Aug Precipitation: 194mm Sep Precipitation: 221mm Oct Precipitation: 284mm Nov Precipitation: 373mm Dec Precipitation: 343mm
Precipitation

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2526mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 373mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 104mm. That's 269mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 457mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 518mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 878mm across the season with a monthly average of 293mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 673mm across the season with a monthly average of 224mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
32 °C
17 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
373 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
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