Kuala Terengganu
City in Malaysia
Kuala Terengganu is a city in Malaysia with a population of about 255,000. Located 291 km from Kuala Lumpur, the city attracts visitors to its landmarks, including the Crystal Mosque and the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge.
What to see
The city features the Crystal Mosque and the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge as its primary sights.
When to go
Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging between 27 °C and 31 °C and lows between 23 °C and 25 °C. Rainfall varies significantly. November and December are the wettest months, with 662 mm and 680 mm of rain respectively, occurring on almost every day of the month. February, March, and April have lower rainfall totals, ranging from 107 mm to 170 mm, making them drier periods for a visit.
Getting there
The city is served by Sultan Mahmud Airport, located 7 km away. The next nearest major airport is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh, which is 242 km away.
Top sights in Kuala Terengganu
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 680 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 207 | 109 | 170 | 107 | 150 | 135 | 164 | 162 | 219 | 273 | 662 | 680 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kuala Terengganu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.