When to go · Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–Sep). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Feb–Sep). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Kota BharuHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 18 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- Low
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- Low
Malaysia overall: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kota Bharu, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 18
Feb: 9 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Feb: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 1
October: Outside the best window (Feb–Sep). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.
February: Inside Kota Bharu's best window: Feb–Sep.
Kota Bharu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast