When is the best time to go to Kota Bharu?

When is the best time to go to Kota Bharu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kota Bharu are February, March and April
  • On average, the warmest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • The rainiest months are November and December
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Kota Bharu

For full information about the climate and weather in Kota Bharu a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 77°F/83°F
17in
February 77°F/85°F
4.8in
March 79°F/86°F
6.6in
April 81°F/88°F
7.1in
May 81°F/90°F
10.7in
June 81°F/90°F
8.1in
July 79°F/90°F
9.2in
August 79°F/90°F
10in
September 79°F/88°F
11.1in
October 81°F/88°F
13.8in
November 79°F/86°F
26.3in
December 79°F/85°F
27in


Weather and climate in Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kota Bharu is 88°F (ranging from 83°F in january to 90°F in may). Annual rainfall is 151.6in, with a minimum of 4.8in in february and a maximum of 27in in december.
  • In january the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 83°F and you can expect to have 17in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In february the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 88°F and you can expect to have 4.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is correct. It is for example 88°F as maximum temperature in april and, in april, 10 days of rain are expected.
  • In may the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 94°F and it rains about 10.7in each month.
  • In june the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 90°F.
  • Between the months of july and december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kota Bharu

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kota Bharu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kota Bharu

Find out when Kota Bharu has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kota Bharu

  • Very low season in Kota Bharu
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, April and November.
  • Low season in Kota Bharu
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February and October.
  • High season in Kota Bharu
    The number of visitors to Kota Bharu is high in: May, July and December.
  • Peak season in Kota Bharu
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kota Bharu is during: June, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Kota Bharu month by month



Best time for low prices in Kota Bharu

Average prices of hotels in Kota Bharu month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kota Bharu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kota Bharu

On average, it costs $ 49 per day to hire a car in Kota Bharu. This price varies by $ 21 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 40 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 60.

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