Kuantan District

Province · Pahang, 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Area 3,066 km²

Time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Kuantan District

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Kuantan Essentials

Kuantan serves as a gateway to Pahang’s diverse landscapes, blending industrial heritage with natural landmarks. Explore the legacy of the world’s deepest underground tin mines in Sungai Lembing or visit Gua Charas, a limestone complex housing a massive reclining Buddha. Nature sites include the tiered cascades of Sungei Pandan Waterfall and the morning mists of Bukit Panorama. The city center offers cultural insights at the Pahang Arts Museum and local culinary specialties, while the Kuantan River provides access to ancient mangrove ecosystems.

Kuantan District — Map

Kuantan District — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair

28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 22°–30°
24° at night
19 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 22°–31°
24° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–32°
24° at night
18 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor

30° (feels like 36°) · extremes 24°–33°
25° at night
21 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor

30° (feels like 36°) · extremes 25°–33°
26° at night
25 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
23 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
23 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
25 rainy days
5 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
25 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
28 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–30°
25° at night
28 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–30°
24° at night
26 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit MYR RM · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type G
240 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Malay
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +60

Tours & Activities

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