Kota Bharu Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Kota Bharu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Kota Bharu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.7°C 90.8°F
Nightly temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Average temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 143 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 30.4°C 86.6°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Kota Bharu with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kota Bharu average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kota Bharu average rain in May

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 May 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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