SeasonMapTioman weather in December
Malaysia
December in Tioman: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Tioman · #981 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tioman climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 433 mm / 17 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tioman in December
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.
BusyYear-end break in Malaysia, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tioman'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).
Toughest weatherTioman's best weather comes in February, March and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Tioman in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Marine park conservation fee
1 Jan – 31 DecEvery foreign visitor pays a marine park fee on arrival, collected at the Mersing ferry terminal or on landing. It is small, it is compulsory, and it is cash. Source ↗
- Closure
Monsoon shutdown
1 Nov – 20 Feb · usuallyThe northeast monsoon closes most of the resorts and dive shops from about the end of October to late February, and the ferries drop to a thin service that stops altogether in bad weather. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk25 rainy days and about 433 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tioman — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Tioman?
Tioman in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Tioman?
- December in Tioman: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Tioman on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Tioman in December?
- In December, Tioman averages a daily high of 23.4°C and a low of 22°C, with about 432.6 mm of rain over roughly 24.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tioman in December?
- Tioman has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — December
Within 300 km: Singapore's Christmas on Orchard Road on 10 Nov – 2 Jan.