AI-generatedKuala Terengganu at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,180 h
- Rain a year
- 2,668 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year, Kuala Terengganu is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kuala Terengganu
The best time to visit Kuala Terengganu is from December to February. The sea reaches 30.2 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is December with 458 mm of precipitation.
Kuala Terengganu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kuala Terengganu in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Kuala Terengganu in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Kuala Terengganu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Kuala Terengganu in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:5318:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:20 · evening 18:26–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:40 · evening 19:06–19:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kuala Terengganu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Kuala Terengganu in October?
In October, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 280 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:53 – 18:53
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kuala Terengganu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kuala Terengganu: score 49 against 35. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 280 mm | 125 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kuala Terengganu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January29° · Sea 28° · 5.3 h
In January, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 242 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu – and yet one of the best months here.
Kuala Terengganu in January49February29° · Sea 28° · 6.3 h
In February, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 125 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu – and yet one of the best months here.
Kuala Terengganu in February40March31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In March, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 132 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in March33April32° · Sea 30° · 7.2 h
In April, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 114 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in April27May33° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h
In May, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 160 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in May29June32° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In June, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 153 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in June30July32° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In July, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 160 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in July31August32° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In August, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 194 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in August33September32° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In September, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 222 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in September35October31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In October, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 280 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in October41November29° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In November, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 430 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu in November45December28° · Sea 28° · 4.2 h
In December, Kuala Terengganu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 458 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuala Terengganu – and yet one of the best months here.
Kuala Terengganu in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kuala Terengganu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (23°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 48 | 29° | 23° | 27.5° | 5.3 h | 22 | 242 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 29° | 23° | 27.7° | 6.3 h | 16 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 31° | 23° | 28.7° | 6.7 h | 18 | 132 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 32° | 24° | 29.8° | 7.2 h | 20 | 114 |
| MayMay | 27 | 33° | 25° | 30.2° | 6.7 h | 24 | 160 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 32° | 24° | 29.9° | 6.4 h | 23 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 32° | 24° | 29.7° | 6.4 h | 24 | 160 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 32° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.4 h | 26 | 194 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 32° | 23° | 29.4° | 6.2 h | 26 | 222 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 31° | 23° | 29.4° | 5.3 h | 28 | 280 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 29° | 23° | 28.9° | 4.7 h | 28 | 430 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 28° | 23° | 28.1° | 4.2 h | 26 | 458 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.33° N, 103.14° E · 15 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Sea temperatureUp to 30° in May
Sea temperature in Kuala Terengganu
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kuala Terengganu ranges from 27.5 °C in January to 30.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.2° | 29.6° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 29.1° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 29.1° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine2,180 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Kuala Terengganu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Kuala Terengganu, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain2,668 mm a year, most in December
Rain in Kuala Terengganu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kuala Terengganu has about 28 rainy days with 280 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 14 in September
UV index in Kuala Terengganu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in January: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Kuala Terengganu
How breezy and how cloudy Kuala Terengganu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kuala Terengganu typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Kuala Terengganu: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity248 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Kuala Terengganu
How often the day gets hot in Kuala Terengganu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kuala Terengganu has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Kuala Terengganu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kuala Terengganu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kuala Terengganu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 47) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 5 min
- Distance
- 10,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Malaysia
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Language
- Malay
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +60
- Emergency number
- 999
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kuala Terengganu vs Kota Bharu
In October the holiday weather in Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu is about equally good (score 35 vs 31). During the day it is about as warm in Kota Bharu as in Kuala Terengganu.
| in October | Kuala Terengganu | Kota Bharu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 29 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Feb |
Through the year
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Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Kuala Terengganu ranks 9 of 31 destinations in this country.
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- 6Port Dickson32°30°63
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- 9Kuala TerengganuThis page31°29°35
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Frequently asked questions about Kuala Terengganu
When is the best time to visit Kuala Terengganu?
The best time to visit Kuala Terengganu is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kuala Terengganu?
The sea temperature in Kuala Terengganu ranges from 27.5 °C in January to 30.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kuala Terengganu in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Kuala Terengganu?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Kuala Terengganu?
The wettest month is December with 458 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 114 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuala Terengganu get?
Kuala Terengganu gets around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kuala Terengganu in?
Kuala Terengganu is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kuala Terengganu?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuala Terengganu takes about 13 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,470 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Kuala Terengganu?
Kuala Terengganu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 47) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 27, summer holidays 31, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 47.