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MalaysiaThe climate of Kota Bharu
The current climate in Kota Bharu features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°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 Bharu, Malaysia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kota Bharu in recent years was 36°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in November 2017.
Rainfall amount
On average, Kota Bharu receives 2205 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kota Bharu?
The best time to visit Kota Bharu for sunny weather is February through May. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kota Bharu. 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.
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Climate Table of Kota Bharu
The climate table of Kota Bharu 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) | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 143 | 69 | 38 | 64 | 99 | 150 | 124 | 159 | 170 | 185 | 545 | 459 |
| UV Index | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kota Bharu, 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 Bharu
Yearly Temperature in Kota Bharu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kota Bharu, 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 Bharu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kota Bharu
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kota Bharu, 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 Bharu
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Average weather in Kota Bharu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kota Bharu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.