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Kuala Terengganu Climate

Kuala Terengganu is a city in Malaysia (13) with a population of about 426,500. Its average annual temperature is 26.7°C (80°F), with roughly 2957 mm of rain per year.

26.7°C

Avg Temp

2957

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Kuala Terengganu Climate

Kuala Terengganu has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F) and receives about 2957 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.7°C

Avg Temp

2957

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kuala Terengganu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January25° / 78°205 mm
February26° / 78°106 mm
March27° / 80°136 mm
April28° / 82°113 mm
May28° / 82°138 mm
June28° / 82°142 mm
July27° / 81°132 mm
August27° / 81°170 mm
September27° / 81°215 mm
October27° / 80°307 mm
November26° / 79°617 mm
December26° / 78°676 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 Kuala Terengganu

The most comfortable months to visit Kuala Terengganu are typically February, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°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 Kuala Terengganu are typically February, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C and about 2957 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.

In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kuala Terengganu average about 32°C (90°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.