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Perhentian Island weather in January (Terengganu, Malaysia)

How does the weather in Perhentian Island usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Perhentian Island typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Perhentian Island in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 164 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Perhentian Island climate page with graphs.

 

Perhentian Island, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 164 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Kota Bharu, Malaysia (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in January

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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