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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kuantan — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 78°322 mm
February26° / 79°166 mm
March27° / 81°172 mm
April28° / 82°162 mm
May28° / 82°175 mm
June28° / 82°155 mm
July27° / 81°154 mm
August27° / 81°168 mm
September27° / 81°202 mm
October27° / 80°258 mm
November27° / 80°397 mm
December26° / 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.