The best times to visit Kuantan for ideal weather are

January 29th to March 4th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Kuantan Travel Info

Weather in Kuantan

Temperature

Average temperatures in Kuantan vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the bottom 1 percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kuantan, the hottest months are June, May, and then April. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid June where highs are regularly around 92.6°F (33.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 75.6°F (24.2°C) at night.

Kuantan Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Kuantan Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Kuantan Perceived Temperature (F)

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Kuantan Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Kuantan Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 85.1 77.9 72.6
Feb 87.7 79.2 72.5
Mar 89.5 80.7 74
Apr 91.6 82 75
May 92 82.3 75.2
Jun 91.8 82.4 75.2
Jul 90.8 81.6 74.4
Aug 90.9 81.3 74.2
Sep 91 81.3 74.2
Oct 90.3 80.7 74.1
Nov 88.1 79.6 74.2
Dec 85.4 78.3 73.4

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 29.5 25.5 22.6
Feb 30.9 26.2 22.5
Mar 31.9 27.1 23.3
Apr 33.1 27.8 23.9
May 33.3 27.9 24
Jun 33.2 28 24
Jul 32.7 27.6 23.6
Aug 32.7 27.4 23.4
Sep 32.8 27.4 23.4
Oct 32.4 27.1 23.4
Nov 31.2 26.4 23.4
Dec 29.7 25.7 23

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kuantan are February, July, and then June. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early February. For example, on the week of February 5th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid December with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of December 17th.

When can you find snow in Kuantan? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Kuantan.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Kuantan (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 35% 0 14.2
Feb 19% 0 5.1
Mar 27% 0 7.1
Apr 28% 0 5.7
May 32% 0 9
Jun 25% 0 6
Jul 25% 0 6.1
Aug 29% 0 8
Sep 29% 0 8.1
Oct 44% 0 11.6
Nov 49% 0 11.4
Dec 54% 0 33.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 35 0 36.1
Feb 19 0 13
Mar 27 0 18
Apr 28 0 14.5
May 32 0 22.9
Jun 25 0 15.2
Jul 25 0 15.5
Aug 29 0 20.3
Sep 29 0 20.6
Oct 44 0 29.5
Nov 49 0 29
Dec 54 0 84.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Kuantan has some extremely humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is June (79.5% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (87.1%).

Wind in Kuantan is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is January, followed by February and March. January’s average wind speed of around 3.8 knots (4.4 MPH or 7 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid to late August where average top sustained speeds reach 8.9 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Kuantan.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 3.8 Barely noticeable 7.9 Gentle breeze
Feb 3.8 Barely noticeable 8.1 Gentle breeze
Mar 3.4 Barely noticeable 8.2 Gentle breeze
Apr 2.8 Barely noticeable 7.9 Gentle breeze
May 2.8 Barely noticeable 8 Gentle breeze
Jun 3.1 Barely noticeable 8.3 Gentle breeze
Jul 3.2 Barely noticeable 8.5 Gentle breeze
Aug 3.2 Barely noticeable 8.5 Gentle breeze
Sep 3.2 Barely noticeable 8.5 Gentle breeze
Oct 2.7 Barely noticeable 7.5 Gentle breeze
Nov 2.6 Barely noticeable 7 Gentle breeze
Dec 3.4 Barely noticeable 7.6 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 83.8%
Feb 80.4%
Mar 80.6%
Apr 80%
May 80.6%
Jun 79.5%
Jul 80.5%
Aug 80.5%
Sep 80.4%
Oct 82.8%
Nov 86.3%
Dec 87.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Kuantan?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Malaysia; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 01, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Kuantan, Malaysia is October, followed by June and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kuantan in March. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 43.5 in March means 43.5% of the tourists vs. October.

 

 

Overall Kuantan Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 92.6°F (33.7°C) and 88.5°F (31.4°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 8 to 10 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 7 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Kuantan, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 91.8°F (33.2°C) and 86.6°F (30.3°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a good amount: 9 to 15 days per month. Tourism is the busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Kuantan to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 88.6°F (31.4°C) and 83.9°F (28.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a great amount: 5 to 17 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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