Kuantan weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was clear and 25°C (77°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Jun–Jul. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 16%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Jun–JulOff season Oct–Jan
About Kuantan weather
Is it raining in Kuantan right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kuantan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–24°. 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 Kuantan lately?
In the past 7 days, Kuantan had 7 rainy days and 98.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kuantan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kuantan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kuantan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kuantan is Feb–Apr, Jun–Jul, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in December to 29°C (85°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Kuantan?
December is the wettest month, with about 611 mm (24.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 123 mm (4.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Kuantan?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
How warm is the sea in Kuantan?
The sea is warmest in May at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in January at about 28°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