Perhentian Island Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Perhentian Island temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in May to 25°C (77°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Perhentian Island experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2186 mm (86 in) of precipitation annually. Perhentian Island can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 463 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 99 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Perhentian Island Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Perhentian Island experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.2 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 4.4 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 82%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year