Kota Bharu weather in November
In November, Kota Bharu sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 384 mm of rain across 28 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 3% of the time in November, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of November to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Kota Bharu's 12th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kota Bharu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 384 mm
- 28 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 7:05 AM – 6:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Kota Bharu is state capital of Kelantan, Malaysia.
- Density
- 4,920/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1844
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical November day in Kota Bharu reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 24 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 30 | 24 |
| 7 | 30 | 24 |
| 8 | 30 | 24 |
| 9 | 30 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 24 |
| 11 | 30 | 24 |
| 12 | 30 | 24 |
| 13 | 30 | 24 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
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| 17 | 30 | 24 |
| 18 | 30 | 24 |
| 19 | 29 | 24 |
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| 24 | 29 | 24 |
| 25 | 29 | 24 |
| 26 | 29 | 24 |
| 27 | 29 | 24 |
| 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 29 | 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 29 | 24 |
How November really feels in Kota Bharu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 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 November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kota Bharu weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 23° | 174 | 20.2 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 81 | 13.3 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 31° / 24° | 114 | 15.7 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 118 | 18.6 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 178 | 26 | 12.3 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 183 | 25 | 12.3 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 32° / 25° | 185 | 25.3 | 12.3 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 213 | 26 | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 244 | 27.6 | 12 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 310 | 29.1 | 11.9 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 384 | 28 | 11.7 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 412 | 26 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 3% of the time in November, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 92%.
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| Clearer (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Cloudier (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 |
| 5 | 6 | 94 |
| 6 | 7 | 93 |
| 7 | 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 7 | 93 |
| 9 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 8 | 92 |
| 11 | 8 | 92 |
| 12 | 8 | 92 |
| 13 | 8 | 92 |
| 14 | 8 | 92 |
| 15 | 9 | 91 |
| 16 | 9 | 91 |
| 17 | 9 | 91 |
| 18 | 9 | 91 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 9 | 91 |
| 24 | 9 | 91 |
| 25 | 9 | 91 |
| 26 | 9 | 91 |
| 27 | 9 | 91 |
| 28 | 9 | 91 |
| 29 | 9 | 91 |
| 30 | 9 | 91 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Kota Bharu gets around 384 mm of rain over 28 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 93% and peaks near 96% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 |
| 2 | 96 |
| 3 | 96 |
| 4 | 96 |
| 5 | 96 |
| 6 | 96 |
| 7 | 96 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 9 | 96 |
| 10 | 96 |
| 11 | 95 |
| 12 | 95 |
| 13 | 95 |
| 14 | 95 |
| 15 | 95 |
| 16 | 94 |
| 17 | 94 |
| 18 | 93 |
| 19 | 93 |
| 20 | 92 |
| 21 | 92 |
| 22 | 91 |
| 23 | 91 |
| 24 | 90 |
| 25 | 90 |
| 26 | 89 |
| 27 | 89 |
| 28 | 88 |
| 29 | 87 |
| 30 | 87 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the miserable band about 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Miserable (%) | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 81 |
| 2 | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 24 | 76 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 27 | 73 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
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| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of November to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 7:01 AM to 7:10 AM, and sunset from 6:48 PM to 6:51 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 7:01 | 6:48 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 7:01 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 7:01 | 6:48 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 7:02 | 6:48 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 7:02 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 7:02 | 6:48 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 7:02 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 7:03 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 7:03 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 7:03 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 7:03 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 7:04 | 6:47 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 7:04 | 6:48 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 7:04 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 7:04 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 7:05 | 6:48 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 7:05 | 6:48 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 7:05 | 6:48 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 7:06 | 6:48 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 7:06 | 6:48 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 7:07 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 7:07 | 6:49 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 7:07 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 7:08 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 7:08 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 7:09 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 7:09 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 7:09 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 7:10 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 7:10 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.14 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.3 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 4.14 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kota Bharu
In November, Kota Bharu sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kota Bharu sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Kota Bharu's rainy season runs August–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Kota Bharu?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kota Bharu.
What to pack for Kota Bharu in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Kota Bharu sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 28 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kota Bharu in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°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) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Kota Bharu in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kota Bharu peaks around February 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 11 (extreme).
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 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kota Bharu in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kota Bharu is worst in October — 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) | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu sits at 6.1°N, 102.2°E, 10 m above sea level, in Malaysia. The nearest listed city is Wakaf Baharu, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Kota Bharu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kota Bharu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kota Bharu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m around an average of 8 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 110 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,340 m.
The land around Kota Bharu is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, trees (38%) and water (23%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and water (37%) 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 Kota Bharu (6.1236°, 102.2433°, elevation 10 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).