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Weather & Climate in Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kota Bharu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 44.7 sq mi (115.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1236°N, 102.2433°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 21.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 23.5 in | Wettest |
Kota Bharu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (23.5") and February the driest (2.8").