Kota Bharu in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kota Bharu in may 2025
The weather in Kota Bharu in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
30%
26%
9%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
24%
23%
9%
Weather at 6pm
85°F
Heavy rain
32% of time
30%
23%
15%
Weather at 3am
81°F
43%
28%
22%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kota Bharu in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kota Bharu in may.
The climate of Kota Bharu in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Kota Bharu is wet (with 10.7in of rainfall over 20 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 7.1in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate is very warm here in may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. The minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kota Bharu is 86°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kota Bharu in may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can plan to have 86°F or more for all the month.
On average, in Kota Bharu, the days of may last 12:25. Sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset is at 19:20.
Kota Bharu: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Kota Bharu forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kota Bharu:
In may, Kuching, Bako National Park, Sungai Besar and Teluk Intan have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kota Bharu in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (63%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.2km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kota Bharu in may 2024:
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
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79°F to 90°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Malaysia in may
Cities near Kota Bharu:
| Tanah Merah in may | bad weather |
| Perhentian Islands in may | bad weather |
| Redang Island in may | bad weather |
| Kuala Terengganu in may | bad weather |
| Gua Musang in may | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Kapas in may | tolerable weather |
| Taman Negara National Park in may | bad weather |
| Sungai Petani in may | tolerable weather |
| Jitra in may | bad weather |
| Cameron Highlands in may | very bad weather |
| Paka in may | tolerable weather |
| Ipoh in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Kota Bharu in may:
Weather data for Kota Bharu for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kota Bharu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kota Bharu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kota Bharu.