When to go · Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu in February
Great month. Inside Kota Bharu's best window: Feb–Sep.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- High
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Kota Bharu
Inside Kota Bharu's best window: Feb–Sep.
Weather in February
- Kota BharuHighs around 30 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 9 days
- East coast, Malaysia · Perhentian, Redang, Tioman, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganufine
Northeast monsoon Nov–Feb closes most island resorts and boats; Mar–Oct is the beach season.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Chinese New Year big impact
Jan–Feb (lunar — check) · Malaysia
Two public days, many Chinese businesses shut for a week; Penang and KL busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- High
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- High
Malaysia overall: Drier on the west coast and Langkawi; Chinese New Year crowds (lunar, check).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen