Best time to visit Kota Bharu

Q: When is the best time to visit Kota Bharu?

The best time to visit Kota Bharu is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Kota Bharu?

The hottest time of year in Kota Bharu is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Kota Bharu?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Kota Bharu with 558mm on average. There are normally 24 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Kota Bharu?

The sunniest time of year in Kota Bharu is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Kota Bharu?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kota Bharu in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Kota Bharu?

The best time to visit Kota Bharu is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
Mar
3
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2.5
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2.5
Jul
2.5
Aug
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Sep
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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31
Mar
32
Apr
33
May
32
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
31
Oct
29
Nov
29
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
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8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Kota Bharu?

The hottest time of year in Kota Bharu is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kota Bharu?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Kota Bharu with 558mm on average. There are normally 24 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kota Bharu?

The sunniest time of year in Kota Bharu is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kota Bharu?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kota Bharu in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.