Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kota Bharu Climate
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia (03) with a population of about 568,900. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 2547 mm of rain per year.
27°C
Avg Temp
2547
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kota Bharu Climate
Kota Bharu has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 2547 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
2547
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 170 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 68 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 86 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 85 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 134 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 140 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 146 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 161 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 195 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 236 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 552 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 574 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kota Bharu
The most comfortable months to visit Kota Bharu are typically February, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kota Bharu are typically February, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kota Bharu, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 2547 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kota Bharu average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.