SeasonMapTioman weather in January
Malaysia
January in Tioman: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Tioman · #726 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tioman climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 259 mm / 10.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tioman 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.
Quietschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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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 March, April and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Tioman in January
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 ↗
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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Tioman?
- January in Tioman: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Tioman on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Tioman in January?
- In January, Tioman averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 21.8°C, with about 259 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tioman in January?
- Tioman has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Singapore's Christmas on Orchard Road on 10 Nov – 2 Jan, and Kuala Lumpur's Thaipusam at Batu Caves around 15 Jan – 15 Feb.