Kota Bharu Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kota Bharu (Kelantan) in January 2024?

The climate in Kota Bharu during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the winter in Kota Bharu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Kota Bharu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 22.5°C 72.5°F
Average temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 204 mm 8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 27.4°C 81.4°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kota Bharu with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kota Bharu average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kota Bharu average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kota Bharu in January 2024.

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Kota Bharu weather stats

Kota Bharu weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: April 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: April 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 28.9°C 84°F
Wettest month: December 558mm 22ins
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