SeasonMapPerhentian Islands (Perhentian) weather in July
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July in Perhentian Islands: sweltering, a little rain, with muggy air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.
#2 of 12 months in Perhentian Islands · #395 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Perhentian Islands in July
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 — July
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Perhentian Islands in July
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.
Peak crowdsOpen season, clear water, Malaysian school holidays, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(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).
Best weatherPerhentian Islands's best weather comes in February, March and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
July includes Turtle nesting.
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What's on in Perhentian Islands in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Turtle nesting
1 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallyGreen turtles haul up on the quieter beaches through the open season and the ranger station moves clutches to a fenced hatchery. Watching is licensed and the beaches close at night. Source ↗
- Season
Open season, clear water
1 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe only months everything runs: daily boats, all the dive sites, and the best visibility of the year on the reef. The islands are small and it shows in July and August.
- Holiday
Malaysian school holidays
20 May – 15 Sep · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyThe mid-year and term breaks send families from the peninsula out on the Kuala Besut boats, and the handful of beach chalets sell out well in advance. 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.
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Perhentian Islands in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Perhentian Islands?
- July in Perhentian Islands: sweltering, a little rain, with muggy air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Perhentian Islands on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Perhentian Islands in July?
- In July, Perhentian Islands averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 72.2 mm of rain over roughly 16.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Perhentian Islands in July?
- Perhentian Islands has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in July.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — July
Within 300 km: Penang's Feast of St Anne around 15–28 Jul, and Cameron Highlands' Mid-year school break around 20 May – 10 Jul.