Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kuantan Climate
Kuantan is a city in Malaysia (06) with a population of about 548,014. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 2976 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
2976
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kuantan Climate
Kuantan has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 2976 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
2976
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 322 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 166 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 172 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 162 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 175 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 155 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 154 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 168 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 202 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 258 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 397 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 645 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 Kuantan
The most comfortable months to visit Kuantan are typically February, July and June, 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 Kuantan are typically February, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kuantan, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 2976 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kuantan 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.