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MalaysiaThe climate of Kota Baharu
The current climate in Kota Baharu features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kota Baharu, Malaysia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kota Baharu in recent years was 37°C in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in January 2017.
Rainfall amount
On average, Kota Baharu receives 1428 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kota Baharu?
The best time to visit Kota Baharu for sunny weather is February through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kota Baharu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kota Baharu
The climate table of Kota Baharu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 126 | 88 | 99 | 82 | 94 | 83 | 63 | 68 | 128 | 208 | 234 | 155 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kota Baharu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kota Baharu
Yearly Temperature in Kota Baharu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kota Baharu, Malaysia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kota Baharu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kota Baharu
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kota Baharu, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kota Baharu
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Average weather in Kota Baharu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kota Baharu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.