SeasonMapPerhentian Islands (Perhentian) weather in January
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January in Perhentian Islands: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Perhentian Islands · #667 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Perhentian Islands in January
Other months in Perhentian Islands
Perhentian Islands' forum is candid that March is a coin flip — some years it's calm, clear-water conditions perfect for the beach, others it's still catching the tail end of the monsoon with rough, murky seas. Regulars say the north-east monsoon usually eases by mid-March but doesn't stick to a schedule, so it's worth playing it by ear rather than booking too far ahead.
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Perhentian Islands climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 211 mm / 8.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Perhentian Islands in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Perhentian Islands's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPerhentian Islands's best weather comes in February, March and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Perhentian Islands in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Northeast monsoon
15 Oct – 1 Mar · usuallyRiskThe east coast takes the full weight of it: heavy rain, strong onshore wind and a crossing that is unsafe more days than not. Visibility underwater drops to nothing.
- Closure
Islands shut for the monsoon
1 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyAlmost every resort closes and boat services stop for the season, which is a state-wide pattern across the Terengganu islands rather than a decision by any one operator. Plan around it, not through it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Perhentian Islands — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Perhentian Islands?
Perhentian Islands in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Perhentian Islands?
- January in Perhentian Islands: hot, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 20 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Perhentian Islands on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Perhentian Islands in January?
- In January, Perhentian Islands averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 210.6 mm of rain over roughly 19.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Perhentian Islands in January?
- Perhentian Islands has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in January.
Other months in Perhentian Islands
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Penang's Thaipusam around 20 Jan – 15 Feb, and Cameron Highlands' Driest weeks of the year around 15 Jan – 15 Mar.