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Weather & Climate in Kuantan, Malaysia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuantan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 153 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 441.3 sq mi (1,143.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8077°N, 103.3260°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Vamei | Category 1 | 52 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 24.5 in | Wettest |
Kuantan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (24.5") and July the driest (5.8").