23Β° to 29Β°
Monsoon Tapers Off
Still catching the tail end of the northeast monsoon, though rain is noticeably lighter than November and December.
β Light rain jacketπ§₯ Light layers
23Β° to 31Β°
Driest & Best
The driest, most comfortable month of the year, both the least rainy and the least hot of the dry-season months.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 32Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and sunny, warming up a little from February.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 33Β°
Hot & Dry
Dry season holds, but the heat is building noticeably.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 33Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year, with rain gradually creeping back in as the dry season ends.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
24Β° to 33Β°
Warm & Showery
Still hot, with rain becoming a more regular, if not overwhelming, presence.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 32Β°
Warm & Showery
Similar to June, warm and humid with regular showers.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 32Β°
Rain Builds
Rain ticks up slightly, still warm and humid throughout.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 32Β°
Rain Builds
Rain remains frequent as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 31Β°
Monsoon Approaches
Rain increases sharply as the northeast monsoon begins building toward its peak.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 30Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with the northeast monsoon in full force.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 29Β°
Deep Monsoon
Nearly as wet as November, with the monsoon still in full force through the month.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Kota Bharu?›
Kota Bharu's monsoon season runs roughly from October through December, with November historically the wettest, averaging around 678mm of rain across 20 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Kota Bharu?›
February through April is historically Kota Bharu's driest, sunniest stretch, with February the single best month, both the least rainy and the least hot of the three.
What is the least favorable time to visit Kota Bharu?›
November and December historically bring the heaviest, most sustained rain of the year, driven by the northeast monsoon that hits this coast hardest.
Which month has the most rain in Kota Bharu?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 678mm of rain across 20 days.
Which month is the driest in Kota Bharu?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 69mm of rain.
How hot does Kota Bharu get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Kota Bharu during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around October through December, when the northeast monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Is the dry season in Kota Bharu reliable every year?›
Not entirely. The dry season from February to April is usually the lightest stretch, but rainfall here can vary noticeably between years, and even typically-dry months have occasionally seen much heavier rain in years affected by La Nina.
Is Kota Bharu known for traditional crafts?›
Yes. Kelantan state is particularly known for batik, songket weaving, and the large traditional wau bulan (moon kite), and Kota Bharu is a good base for seeing all three.
Does Kota Bharu observe a different weekend?›
Yes. Kelantan observes a Friday-Saturday weekend rather than the Saturday-Sunday most of Malaysia uses, worth checking when planning around opening hours.