Kota Bharu weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 25°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (6.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 32%
- Chance of rain
- 13%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (6.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–AprOff season Oct–Dec
About Kota Bharu weather
Is it raining in Kota Bharu right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (6.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kota Bharu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Kota Bharu lately?
In the past 7 days, Kota Bharu had 7 rainy days and 126.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kota Bharu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kota Bharu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kota Bharu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kota Bharu is Feb–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Kota Bharu?
December is the wettest month, with about 503 mm (19.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 63 mm (2.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Kota Bharu?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F).
How warm is the sea in Kota Bharu?
The sea is warmest in May at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in January at about 29°C (83°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months