Kota Tinggi weather in March

In March, Kota Tinggi sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 165 mm of rain across 22.8 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-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 7% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.

Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Kota Tinggi's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kota Tinggi's year-round climate.

Daytime high
30°
6th warmest
Overnight low
25°
6th coldest
Rainfall
165 mm
22.8 wet days
Daylight
12 hours
7:14 AM – 7:14 PM
Cloud cover
76%
1st clearest
Wind
9 km/h
4th windiest
Solar energy
5.3 kWh/m²
Travel score
3.3
out of 10

Kota Tinggi is town in Johor and district capital of Kota Tinggi District.

Density
3,103/km²
people per km²
Founded
1977

Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.

Temperature in March

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.

A typical March day in Kota Tinggi reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and on par with April.

20°25°30°35°151015202531
Avg high (°C)Avg low (°C)
13025
23025
33025
43025
53025
63025
73025
83025
93025
103025
113025
123025
133025
143025
153025
163025
173025
183125
193125
203125
213125
223125
233125
243125
253125
263125
273125
283125
293125
303125
313125

How March really feels in Kota Tinggi

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.

Days feeling ≥ 32°C
31
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ C
0
wind chill below the day's low

The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.

Kota Tinggi weather by month

How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan29° / 25°19621.911.93.8
Feb30° / 25°10216.511.94.0
Mar30° / 25°16522.8123.3
Apr31° / 25°19527122.6
May31° / 25°18028.212.12.6
Jun31° / 25°14624.212.12.9
Jul30° / 25°13023.112.13.3
Aug30° / 25°12924.112.13.2
Sep31° / 25°14723123.1
Oct31° / 25°20326.5122.8
Nov30° / 25°29328.611.92.7
Dec29° / 25°30727.611.93.1

Cloud cover in March

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in March, the clearest month of the year.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
12278
22278
32179
42179
52179
62179
72278
82278
92278
102278
112377
122377
132377
142377
152377
162377
172377
182278
192278
202278
212278
222278
232179
242179
252080
262080
272080
281981
291981
301882
311882

Chance of precipitation in March

Any precipitation

Kota Tinggi gets around 165 mm of rain over 22.8 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 74% and peaks near 87% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.

0%20%40%60%80%100%151015202531
Rain chance (%)
161
261
362
462
563
663
764
865
965
1066
1167
1268
1369
1470
1572
1673
1774
1876
1977
2078
2179
2280
2382
2483
2584
2685
2785
2886
2987
3087
3187

Humidity in March

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

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 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Muggy (%)Oppressive (%)Miserable (%)
115643
215643
315544
415445
515346
615247
715148
815049
914950
1014851
1104654
1204555
1304357
1404159
1503961
1603763
1703565
1803268
1903070
2002773
2102575
2202377
2302179
2401981
2501882
2601684
2701585
2801486
2901387
3001288
3101189

Wind in March

Winds average 9 km/h in March.

Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (km/h)Feels
112calm
211calm
311calm
411calm
511calm
611calm
711calm
810calm
910calm
1010calm
1110calm
1210calm
1310calm
149calm
159calm
169calm
179calm
189calm
199calm
209calm
218calm
228calm
238calm
248calm
258calm
268calm
278calm
288calm
298calm
307calm
317calm

Sunrise & sunset in March

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 12 hours 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 0 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:19 AM to 7:09 AM, and sunset from 7:17 PM to 7:10 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202531
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
112.07:197:17
212.07:187:16
312.07:187:16
412.07:187:16
512.07:187:16
612.07:177:16
712.07:177:16
812.07:177:15
912.07:177:15
1012.07:167:15
1112.07:167:15
1212.07:167:15
1312.07:157:14
1412.07:157:14
1512.07:157:14
1612.07:147:14
1712.07:147:13
1812.07:147:13
1912.07:137:13
2012.07:137:13
2112.07:137:12
2212.07:127:12
2312.07:127:12
2412.07:127:12
2512.07:117:11
2612.07:117:11
2712.07:107:11
2812.07:107:11
2912.07:107:10
3012.07:097:10
3112.07:097:10

Solar energy in March

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.3 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.95 kWh/m² to a high of 5.3 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 5.3 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
15.4Bright
25.4Bright
35.4Bright
45.4Bright
55.4Bright
65.4Bright
75.4Bright
85.4Bright
95.4Bright
105.4Bright
115.4Bright
125.4Bright
135.3Bright
145.3Bright
155.3Bright
165.3Bright
175.3Bright
185.3Bright
195.3Bright
205.3Bright
215.3Bright
225.3Bright
235.3Bright
245.3Bright
255.2Bright
265.2Bright
275.2Bright
285.2Bright
295.2Bright
305.2Bright
315.2Bright
Planning a trip in March

Is March a good time to visit Kota Tinggi?

Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

3.3
Sightseeing
3rd-best month of the year
4.6
Beach & pool
3rd-best month of the year

March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kota Tinggi.

What to pack for Kota Tinggi in March

From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In March, Kota Tinggi sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.

light clothesrain gearsun protection

Sea temperature near Kota Tinggi in March

The nearest coast averages about 29°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 29 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.

26°28°30°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°C)Comfort
Jan28Warm
Feb28Warm
Mar29Tropical
Apr30Tropical
May30Tropical
Jun30Tropical
Jul29Tropical
Aug29Tropical
Sep29Tropical
Oct29Tropical
Nov29Tropical
Dec28Tropical

UV index in Kota Tinggi in March

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (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 Tinggi peaks around February 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 10 (very high).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecExtremeVery highExtremeFeb 19UV 15Jul 10UV 10
UV index (midday)Level
Jan13Extreme
Feb15Extreme
Mar14Extreme
Apr14Extreme
May12Extreme
Jun10Very high
Jul10Very high
Aug12Extreme
Sep11Extreme
Oct12Extreme
Nov11Extreme
Dec11Extreme

Air quality in Kota Tinggi in March

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Kota Tinggi is worst in October — around 33 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (January, 14 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

010203040JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateOct 933 µg/m³Jan 2214 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan14Moderate
Feb14Moderate
Mar15Moderate
Apr21Moderate
May25Moderate
Jun25Moderate
Jul25Moderate
Aug27Moderate
Sep33Moderate
Oct33Moderate
Nov22Moderate
Dec16Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Kota Tinggi?

Kota Tinggi sits at 1.7°N, 103.9°E, 17 m above sea level, in Malaysia. The nearest listed city is Kampung Batu Empat, 5.0 km away.

Topography around Kota Tinggi

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kota Tinggi.

Within 3 km, the terrain around Kota Tinggi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 69 m around an average of 18 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 628 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,005 m.

The land around Kota Tinggi is covered by trees (66%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, trees (89%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and water (43%) within 80 km.

3 km
69 m
16 km
628 m
80 km
1,005 m
treesgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwatermangroves
March weather nearby: Kampung Batu Empat 5.0 km · Ulu Tiram 18 km · Johor Jaya 24 km · Taman Scientex 25 km · Pelentong 25 km · Bandar Seri Alam 26 km · Taman Permas Jaya 27 km · Masai 28 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
Muslim 64%Buddhist 19%Christian 9%Hindu 6%

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 Tinggi (1.7381°, 103.8999°, elevation 17 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. 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).