AI-generatedKuantan at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 2,549 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Kuantan
Kuantan 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 34 °C, while December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Kuantan is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kuantan
The best time to visit Kuantan is from January to February. The sea reaches 30.1 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From April to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 354 mm of precipitation.
Kuantan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kuantan in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Kuantan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Kuantan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Kuantan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 59 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
Peak heat
Apr – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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: January – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:5118:53
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 06:38–07:19 · evening 18:26–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:38 · 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 Kuantan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Kuantan in October?
In October, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 286 mm. On about 30 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 Kuantan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min06:51 – 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
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- 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 Kuantan
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 Kuantan: score 43 against 24. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 43better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 286 mm | 91 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kuantan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January30° · Sea 28° · 5.1 h
In January, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 210 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan – and yet one of the best months here.
Kuantan in January43February31° · Sea 28° · 6.2 h
In February, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 24 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 Kuantan – and yet one of the best months here.
Kuantan in February29March32° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In March, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 143 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in March23April33° · Sea 30° · 6.8 h
In April, Kuantan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 169 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in April19May34° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In May, Kuantan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °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 203 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 Kuantan.
Kuantan in May21June33° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In June, Kuantan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 177 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 Kuantan.
Kuantan in June23July33° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In July, Kuantan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 165 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in July23August33° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In August, Kuantan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 193 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in August24September33° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In September, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 214 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in September24October33° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In October, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 286 mm. On about 30 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 Kuantan.
Kuantan in October30November31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In November, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 344 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in November36December30° · Sea 28° · 4.3 h
In December, Kuantan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 354 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuantan.
Kuantan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kuantan
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)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (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 | 38 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 5.1 h | 20 | 210 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 31° | 23° | 27.8° | 6.2 h | 14 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 32° | 24° | 28.7° | 6.6 h | 19 | 143 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 33° | 24° | 29.8° | 6.8 h | 24 | 169 |
| MayMay | 19 | 34° | 25° | 30.1° | 6.4 h | 26 | 203 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 33° | 24° | 29.6° | 6.2 h | 24 | 177 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 33° | 24° | 29.3° | 6.1 h | 23 | 165 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 33° | 24° | 29.1° | 6.2 h | 25 | 193 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 33° | 24° | 29.2° | 6.2 h | 24 | 214 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 33° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.5 h | 28 | 286 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 31° | 24° | 29.1° | 4.7 h | 29 | 344 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 30° | 23° | 28.2° | 4.3 h | 25 | 354 |
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
3.81° N, 103.33° E · 12 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Sea temperature in Kuantan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 29.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kuantan ranges from 27.6 °C in January to 30.1 °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 30.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.8° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.3° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.1° | 29.6° | 30.8° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Kuantan
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 5.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Kuantan, 46 % 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.
Rain in Kuantan: 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, Kuantan has about 28 rainy days with 286 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kuantan
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 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 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 and clouds in Kuantan
How breezy and how cloudy Kuantan 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 Kuantan 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 Kuantan: mostly overcast, with about 5.5 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 and humidity in Kuantan
How often the day gets hot in Kuantan (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, Kuantan has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Kuantan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kuantan 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.
Kuantan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 37) and its weakest during May half-term (score 19).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 19
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 23
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 22 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 20 min
- Distance
- 10,620 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.
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Kuantan vs Kuala Terengganu
In October Kuala Terengganu has the better holiday weather (score 35 vs 24). During the day Kuala Terengganu is 2 °C cooler than Kuantan. The sea is about equally warm. Kuala Terengganu gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kuantan | Kuala Terengganu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 28 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Kuantan ranks 16 of 22 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 4Port Klang33°30°58
- 5Kuala Terengganu31°29°35
- 6Kota Bharu31°31
- 7Miri31°30°30
- 8Alor Setar31°30°29
- 16KuantanThis page33°29°24
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Frequently asked questions about Kuantan
When is the best time to visit Kuantan?
The best time to visit Kuantan is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kuantan?
The sea temperature in Kuantan ranges from 27.6 °C in January to 30.1 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kuantan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Kuantan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Kuantan?
The wettest month is December with 354 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 91 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuantan get?
Kuantan gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Kuantan in?
Kuantan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kuantan?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuantan takes about 13 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Kuantan?
Kuantan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 37) and its weakest during May half-term (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 19, summer holidays 23, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 37.