When to go · Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (monsoon, limited ferry).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: High; Malaysia overall
Prices: High; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kuala Terengganu

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (monsoon, limited ferry).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Kuala TerengganuHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days
East coast, Malaysia · Perhentian, Redang, Tioman, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganustorm or typhoon risk
Northeast monsoon Nov–Feb closes most island resorts and boats; Mar–Oct is the beach season.

Malaysia overall: Langkawi good; east coast closed; year-end holidays fill KL and Penang.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kuala Terengganu, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (monsoon, limited ferry).

March: Inside Kuala Terengganu's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, ferry service active).

Kuala Terengganu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.