Kelantan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kelantan, Malaysia. Like most weather services, we show Kelantan at one spot: Kota Bharu, its largest city. At 6:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 15 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 51%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 15 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–AprOff season Oct–Dec
About Kota Bharu weather
Is it raining in Kota Bharu right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 25° right now. Light rain for 15 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kota Bharu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–25°. 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 Kota Bharu lately?
In the past 7 days, Kota Bharu had 7 rainy days and 126.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kota Bharu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kelantan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kelantan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kelantan is Feb–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Kelantan?
December is the wettest month, with about 503 mm (19.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 63 mm (2.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Kelantan?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F).
How warm is the sea in Kelantan?
The sea is warmest in May at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in January at about 29°C (83°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kota Bharu), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kelantan
Weather can differ a lot within Kelantan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Bharu | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–31°C | 2,538 mm |
| Pasir Mas | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 28–31°C | 2,423 mm |
| Pasir Puteh | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–31°C | 2,538 mm |
| Kuala Krai | Feb–Apr | May, Jul–Jan | 27–29°C | 2,690 mm |
| Kampong Pangkal Kalong | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–31°C | 2,538 mm |
| Tanah Merah | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 28–31°C | 2,423 mm |
| Peringat | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–31°C | 2,538 mm |
| Gua Musang | Feb–Mar, Jun | Apr–May, Aug–Jan | 27–29°C | 2,420 mm |
| Kampong Kadok | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–31°C | 2,538 mm |
| Kampung Jeli | Feb–Apr | Jul–Jan | 26–29°C | 2,437 mm |
| Wakaf Baharu | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–31°C | 2,538 mm |