MalaysiaThe weather in August in Kota Bharu
It's hot in August in Kota Bharu with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Kota Bharu. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Kota Bharu, Malaysia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2018, Kota Bharu reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 159 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for Kota Bharu
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kota Bharu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Kota Bharu | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 159 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Kota Bharu with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Kota Bharu is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Kota Bharu
Temperature in August in Kota Bharu over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.
Daily Precipitation in August in Kota Bharu
Total precipitation in August in Kota Bharu over the years
Daily UV index in August in Kota Bharu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Kota Bharu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.