Bandar Baharu weather in March
In March, Bandar Baharu sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 198 mm of rain across 24.1 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Bandar Baharu's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bandar Baharu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 198 mm
- 24.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 7:29 AM – 7:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.67 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.5
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical March day in Bandar Baharu reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 |
| 3 | 33 | 25 |
| 4 | 33 | 25 |
| 5 | 33 | 25 |
| 6 | 33 | 25 |
| 7 | 33 | 25 |
| 8 | 33 | 25 |
| 9 | 33 | 25 |
| 10 | 33 | 25 |
| 11 | 33 | 25 |
| 12 | 33 | 25 |
| 13 | 33 | 25 |
| 14 | 33 | 25 |
| 15 | 33 | 25 |
| 16 | 33 | 25 |
| 17 | 33 | 25 |
| 18 | 33 | 25 |
| 19 | 33 | 25 |
| 20 | 32 | 25 |
| 21 | 32 | 25 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 |
| 23 | 32 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 32 | 25 |
| 26 | 32 | 25 |
| 27 | 32 | 25 |
| 28 | 32 | 25 |
| 29 | 32 | 25 |
| 30 | 32 | 25 |
| 31 | 32 | 25 |
How March really feels in Bandar Baharu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bandar Baharu weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 24° | 164 | 20.4 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 32° / 25° | 132 | 17.5 | 11.8 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 33° / 25° | 198 | 24.1 | 12 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 238 | 27.8 | 12.1 | 2.1 |
| May | 32° / 25° | 221 | 26.1 | 12.2 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 133 | 19.2 | 12.3 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 32° / 25° | 128 | 18.9 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 164 | 21.3 | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 31° / 25° | 214 | 24.8 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 338 | 28.5 | 11.9 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 31° / 24° | 371 | 27.9 | 11.8 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 31° / 24° | 261 | 23.8 | 11.7 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 35 | 65 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 34 | 66 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 33 | 67 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 29 | 71 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 23 | 77 |
| 25 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 21 | 79 |
| 27 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 20 | 80 |
| 30 | 20 | 80 |
| 31 | 19 | 81 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Bandar Baharu gets around 198 mm of rain over 24.1 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 78% and peaks near 91% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 |
| 2 | 67 |
| 3 | 68 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 69 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 69 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 71 |
| 10 | 71 |
| 11 | 72 |
| 12 | 73 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 75 |
| 16 | 76 |
| 17 | 77 |
| 18 | 78 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 81 |
| 21 | 82 |
| 22 | 83 |
| 23 | 85 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 25 | 87 |
| 26 | 88 |
| 27 | 89 |
| 28 | 89 |
| 29 | 90 |
| 30 | 91 |
| 31 | 91 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the miserable band about 64% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Miserable (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 2 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 3 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 4 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 5 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 6 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 7 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 8 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 9 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 10 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 11 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 12 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 13 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 14 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 15 | 1 | 42 | 57 |
| 16 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 17 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 20 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 21 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 0 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 0 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 0 | 18 | 82 |
| 27 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 28 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| 29 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 30 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 31 | 0 | 10 | 90 |
Wind in March
Winds average 5 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:34 AM to 7:22 AM, and sunset from 7:28 PM to 7:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 7:34 | 7:28 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 7:34 | 7:28 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 7:34 | 7:28 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 7:33 | 7:28 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 7:33 | 7:28 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 7:33 | 7:28 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 7:32 | 7:28 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 7:32 | 7:28 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 7:32 | 7:28 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 7:31 | 7:27 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 7:31 | 7:27 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:30 | 7:27 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 7:30 | 7:27 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 7:30 | 7:27 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 7:29 | 7:27 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 7:29 | 7:27 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 7:28 | 7:26 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 7:28 | 7:26 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 7:27 | 7:26 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 7:27 | 7:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:26 | 7:26 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:26 | 7:26 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:26 | 7:26 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 7:25 | 7:25 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 7:25 | 7:25 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 7:24 | 7:25 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 7:24 | 7:25 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 7:23 | 7:25 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 7:23 | 7:24 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 7:22 | 7:24 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 7:22 | 7:24 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.67 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.25 kWh/m² to a high of 5.67 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.67 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bandar Baharu
In March, Bandar Baharu sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bandar Baharu sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is March a good time to visit Bandar Baharu?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bandar Baharu.
What to pack for Bandar Baharu in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Bandar Baharu sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bandar Baharu in March
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in December near 29°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Bandar Baharu in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bandar Baharu peaks around February 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 16 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bandar Baharu in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bandar Baharu is worst in March — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 27 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 29 | Moderate |
| Mar | 31 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 27 | Moderate |
Where is Bandar Baharu?
Bandar Baharu sits at 5.1°N, 100.5°E, 4 m above sea level, in Malaysia. The nearest listed city is Parit Buntar, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Bandar Baharu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bandar Baharu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bandar Baharu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 109 m around an average of 8 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 479 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,832 m.
The land around Bandar Baharu is covered by trees (47%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 3 km, trees (51%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (52%) and water (38%) within 80 km.
Malaysia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,125
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 581
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bandar Baharu (5.1343°, 100.4955°, elevation 4 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).